Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding NHL record of 894 career goals, scoring his 895th in a game against the New York Islanders. The power-play goal, witnessed by Gretzky and Ovechkin’s family, prompted a ceremony celebrating this historic achievement. Ovechkin, in his 20th NHL season, matched Gretzky’s game total (1,487) to reach the milestone, overcoming a previous fibula injury. Gretzky himself declared Ovechkin’s record likely unbreakable, highlighting the monumental nature of the accomplishment.
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Despite a temporary pause in trade negotiations, Canadian sports fans in Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa continued to express their disapproval of recent U.S. economic policies by booing the American national anthem before NHL and NBA games. This follows similar protests at games earlier in the week. The demonstrations coincided with a month-long delay in the implementation of new tariffs. While Canadian fans cheered loudly for “O Canada,” the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” highlights the ongoing tension between the two countries.
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I woke up to the devastating news that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in a bike accident caused by a suspected drunk driver in New Jersey. As a hockey fan, this hit me hard. Johnny Gaudreau, known as “Johnny Hockey,” was a star player in the NHL and a true talent on the ice. But beyond that, he was a beloved figure in the hockey community, respected by fans and players alike. His untimely death is a tragic loss for the sport.
The details of the incident are heart-wrenching. The Gaudreau brothers were in town to be groomsmen at their sister’s wedding, a joyous occasion that has now turned into a nightmare for the family.… Continue reading
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