With 51 goals in 2018-19, Alex Ovechkin became the first NHL player in history to capture the league goal-scoring title eight times.
Ovechkin broke a tie with Bobby Hull, who led the NHL in goals seven times during his star turn in the 1960s. The Russian also claimed his eighth Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for the feat; since the trophy was introduced in 1998-99, no one else has won it more than twice.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was Ovechkin’s main competition as the season wound down. Draisaitl entered Saturday with 49 goals and notched No.