1994 — Wayne Gretzky scores his 802nd goal, passing Gordie Howe as the top goal scorer in NHL history. The Los Angeles Kings center scores in the second period for his 62nd NHL record.

1944 — Maurice Richard, playing in his second Stanley ... 2002 — Brendan Shanahan of the Red Wings scores his 500th career goal, breaking a scoreless tie at 7:48 of the third period.

1893 — The first women’s collegiate basketball game is played at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. In this game, each basket is worth 1 point and the freshman class defeats the sophomore ...

Ovechkin isn't new to breaking records, he currently tied for most game-winning goals with Jaromir Jagr. Additionally, ...

There hasn’t been much mention of Auston Matthews defending his Maurice (Rocket) Richard goal trophy this year.

2007-2008: Ovechkin won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy ... passing Gordie Howe for the second-most goals in NHL history 2023: Ovechkin recorded his 1,500th career point on Dec. 7, 2023 ...