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Ovechkin had a record setting season in 2014-2015. He has the opportunity to break even more in 2015-2016.
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has set various records over the years. It’s kind of hard to believe that he’s already turning 30 years old and he’s already played in 10 NHL seasons. 2015-2016 will be his eleventh season in the league. Quietly, Alex Ovechkin has set himself up to break quite a few records in 2015-2016.
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Before I begin, let’s start with a quick review of the NHL records Alex Ovechkin has already set during his first ten seasons in the league.
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- First player to win the Art Ross Trophy, Maurice Richard Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award and Hart Memorial Trophy as well as win all four in a single season
- Most goals scored by a left-winger in a season (2007–08) – 65 goals
- Most points scored by a left-wing rookie (2005–06) – 106 points
- Most shots on goal by a left-winger in a season (2008–09) – 528 shots
- Most shots on goal by a rookie in a season (2005–06) – 425 shots
- Point streak in consecutive games to start an NHL career by a No. 1 overall pick (2005–06) – 8 games
- Most regular season points by a Russian-born NHL rookie (2005–06) – 106 points
- Fastest overtime goal – 6 seconds; (December 15, 2006 vs. Atlanta Thrashers; tied with Mats Sundin and David Legwand)
- Only player to be named to both the NHL First and Second All-Star Teams in the same season: 2012–13
- That’s just the beginning. Alex Ovechkin has already set various Washington Capitals records.
- Most seasons with 50 or more goals – 6 (2005–06, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2014–15)
- Most shots on goal in a season – 528 (2008–09)
- Most goals in a season (2007–08) – 65 goals
- Most power play goals – 176 (April 12, 2015)
- Most power play goals in a season (2014–15) – 25 PP goals
- Most career overtime goals – 15 OT goals
- Most career penalty shots attempted – 10 shots (most recent on March 7, 2015)
- Most goals in a season by a rookie (2005–06) – 52 goals
- Most points in a season by a rookie (2005–06) – 106 points
- Point streak by a rookie – 11 games (17 points; 5 goals, 12 assists), March 18 – April 7, 2006
- Point streak by a rookie to start season – 8 games
- Goal streak by a rookie – 7 games, February 10 – March 8, 2006
- Most career goals – 475
- Most career points – 895
There are even more records that Alex Ovechkin has set regarding players from Moscow and players born in 1985. Alex Ovechkin has a very realistic chance of breaking five more NHL records in 2015-2016. Let’s take a look at what other records Ovechkin will capture next season.
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