Caps Today - League Leader
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:07 am
Today’s Storyline
Welcome to the club – Alex Ovechkin became only the third player in NHL history to record three or more points in his team’s first three games of the season. The reigning MVP joins Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur (1975-76 Canadiens) and Peter Stastny (1982-83 Nordiques). This is the first time in Ovechkin’s career that he has scored three or more points in three straight games. The Moscow , Russia , native leads the league with nine points and is tied for the league in goals with five.
Welcome to the club – Alex Ovechkin became only the third player in NHL history to record three or more points in his team’s first three games of the season. The reigning MVP joins Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur (1975-76 Canadiens) and Peter Stastny (1982-83 Nordiques). This is the first time in Ovechkin’s career that he has scored three or more points in three straight games. The Moscow , Russia , native leads the league with nine points and is tied for the league in goals with five.