ARLINGTON — Asked whether he’s witnessed a goal he considers his favorite goal, either as a fan growing up or while playing in the NHL, T.J. Oshie didn’t hesitate. “The goal. Ovi’s ‘the goal.’”
In a game against the Coyotes, Ovechkin intercepted a pass in the neutral zone, curled and dragged the puck past a defender into the slot, but then stumbled. As he fell, he still managed a backhand attempt — and the puck slid behind the Coyotes’ netminder and in, all while then-Coyotes coach and hockey legend Wayne Gretzky looked on.
While spectacular goals have happened throughout the history of the sport, they’re becoming more common with a new generation of stars.