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Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky for NHL Road Goals Record
Nov 30, 2022
NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in pregame warmups before the National Hockey League game between the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils on November 26, 2022 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Washington Capitals superstar winger Alexander Ovechkin made history Tuesday night, breaking the NHL record for most career goals scored on the road.
According to ESPN, Ovechkin scored twice in a 5-1 road win against the Vancouver Canucks, giving him the 402nd and 403rd road goals of his career and surpassing the record previously held by legendary Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.
Regarding the new mark, Ovechkin said: "It's always nice when you beat The Great One. It doesn't matter what kind of milestone it is. It's history."
The 37-year-old Ovechkin moved into third place on the NHL's all-time goals list last season, and he continues to inch closer to Gordie Howe for second.
Ovechkin's two goals Tuesday gave him 793, putting him just eight behind Howe.
On Nov. 5, Ovechkin set a record at Howe's expense, scoring his 787th career goal with the same team. Howe previously held the record with 786 goals scored as a member of the Detroit Red Wings.
The two goals against Vancouver also inched Ovechkin ever closer to Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record of 894, which was set during a historic 20-year NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers.
While Gretzky's goal record once seemed unbreakable, it is appearing more and more likely that Ovechkin will pass him and perhaps reach the 900-goal mark.
Despite closing in on age 40 and having been an NHL player for 18 seasons, the Russian star is showing no signs of slowing down.
Just last season, Ovechkin recorded the ninth 50-goal season of his career, and his 90 points were the most he had since the 2009-10 season.
In 24 games this season, Ovechkin is producing at nearly a point-per-game pace with 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points.
At that rate, Ovechkin is slated to finish with over 40 goals this season, which would put him well over 800 for his career and within striking distance of Gretzky in the next couple of years.
The all-time goals mark is likely the primary focus for the future Hall of Famer as far as records go, but the fact that Ovechkin is routinely surpassing Gretzky and Howe in the record books speaks to how special his career has been already.
NHL Style Rankings: Strong Suit Games Across the Board with a New No. 1
Nov 30, 2022
TJ Oshie is stylish, but is he No. 1 in our rankings?
I try to keep the NHL style rankings simple. It's the 10 best game-arrival outfits, every other Wednesday. No need to complicate it any further.
But if our Style Lord and Savior Patrik Laine has taught us anything over the years, it's that sometimes you need to break the rules. And too many fun fashion things happened in the NHL over the past two weeks for me not to include some honorable mentions.
Honorable Mention: Nikita Malkin
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 23: Evgeni Malkin #71and family pose with a stick honoring his 1000th NHL game Kris Letang #58 and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins prior to the game against the Calgary Flames at PPG PAINTS Arena on November 23, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
Evgeni Malkin's son, Nikita, showed up to his dad's 1000th game dressed to the absolute nines.
Better yet? The Malkins had this suit custom-made by Gentleman's Playbook.
Custom made 3Piece suit for the little guy by yours truly 🔥
If you're unfamiliar with Gentleman's Playbook, self-taught tailor Tom Marchitelli creates luxury custom suits for professional athletes across sports, including several NHL players that routinely make this list. His Instagram is a must-follow for anyone who cares about these rankings.
I'm currently losing my mind picturing the creation of the little teeny vest for Nikita.
Honorable Mention: JT Brown
My colleagues often joke that we should do a media version of the style rankings. At least I hope they're all joking because former NHLer and current Kraken broadcaster J.T. Brown would (literally) take the rest of us to the cleaners every single time.
He's had banger after banger since his broadcast career began, and much like his on-air performance, it's only getting better. I highly recommend following noted Ph.D. owner and former goalie Lexi, who also happens to be J.T.'s wife, for more J.T. fits.
Speaking of the Kraken, Gourde makes his season debut with a hat and an outfit that finally matches. Don't get me wrong; I love Gourde's dedication to the nautical theme in Seattle—and I'm OK with the fact that he likes his hats—but I'm relieved to see it finally all come together in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Caufield has had a few good looks this season, but it's a tough crowd over here. He finally broke through for the first time this season at the No. 9 spot with this pinstripe number. I'm a huge fan of the coffee-inspired color scheme, the absence of the three-piece suit here and the pocket square.
As always, the smile also goes a long way.
8. Nikita Zadorov Previously: Unranked
Highest ranking of the season: No. 5
We are here once again to remind you Big Z does not miss.
Zadorov was right when he said he and I have different tastes. I gravitate towards streetwear, and he is almost singlehandedly keeping the double-breasted suit industry afloat. It's admittedly not my favorite look, but I admire his dedication, and I can appreciate his fits in the objective grand scheme.
OK, folks. Let's bring it in and do a collective exhale: Pastrnak's style is rounding into midseason form. I had to knock some points off because we've seen this black-and-white fit before, but it's so good that it'll make the rankings every time.
And honestly, when I saw the Florida Fits post with Pastrnak and fellow rankings regular Linus Ullmark, Ullmark almost took the cake. Ultimately, Pastrnak's array of fits, including the topical World Cup support and salmon, no-tie look en route to the Sunshine State, won me over.
This outfit is like a solar eclipse. I can't look directly at it for too long, but out of the corner of my eye, it truly feels like something beautiful.
You know those Twitter accounts that are like, "Pictures that precede unfortunate events?"
How about "Outfits that precede fortunate events"?
Oshie's return has been huge for a struggling Caps team, and that's obviously the main priority for Washington. But it doesn't hurt that he's looking good doing it, and I can't think of a better complement to this joufit-y three-piece than some finger guns.
Miller's rercent consistency lands him the No. 4 spot. Notice how there's still some variety in his looks, though; you've got the strictly indigo vibe, the plaid with the fun, silver tie, and my personal favorite with the velvet three-piece.
I'm starting to think that Miller can do no wrong.
This is the kind of look I've been waiting to see from Pettersson this season. I specifically want to point out the socks; they're a perfect example of a small thing going a long way to elevate the entire cohesiveness of the look. Love the detailing in the front of the suit jacket subtly matching the socks and part of the shoe. Also glad that his hair is growing back.
Nylander's got one of the best sneaker games in the NHL these days, and I'm eternally grateful that the Maple Leafs are putting it on display this season.
I was discussing the art of the sneaker/suit combination with Hurricanes color commentator Tripp Tracy in the Bruins press box over the weekend. He was rocking some brown Givenchy platforms that matched his suit perfectly.
Apparently, some of the Canes players were chirping Tracy's sneakers, and I think that's rich if it was coming from Andrei Svechnikov, who thinks he can get away with wearing the same white sneakers every single day.
Svechnikov is one of my favorite people I've ever had the opportunity to cover, so he knows I say this with love. But Svechnikov, you signed the biggest deal in your franchise's history. It's time to consider purchasing one more pair of sneakers.
Anyways, Nylander is fantastic with turning sneakers into a central piece of an outfit. We saw it a few weeks ago with the mint green suit and the dark green Nike high tops. We're seeing it twice here, with the shades of blue and then the pink and brown combo.
Look, not every outfit has to do something revolutionary to hit the No. 1 spot. The whole Lightning team is particularly masterful when it comes to the more classic GQcore, with Steven Stamkos and Pierre-Édouard Bellemare to name a few.
Bogosian's suit here has flown under the radar, but it deserves recognition. The material itself screams thick and rich. I love when a three-piece suit looks a bit more modern, and the pattern achieves that. The warm tones are perfect for Thanksgiving.
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NHL Style Rankings: King David Pastrnak Returns, but There's a New No. 1
Nov 16, 2022
The Predators' Matt Duchene is on Sara Civian's Style Rankings this week ... but is he No. 1?
We need to talk about the Winnipeg Jets. Long appreciated around here for their style (looking at you, Adam Lowry and Pierre-Luc Dubois), the Jets (9-4-0) are putting it together on the ice as well, sitting at No. 2 in the Central Division.
And every good team needs a silly tradition that they take seriously. The Jets have invented The Jackets.
After every game, the player of the game gets awarded a leather jacket with a Canadian maple leaf on the chest. The team is very enthusiastic about the tradition and seems to be ending it in a skol clap every time.
The Jets tell Bleacher Report that while the origin of The Jackets is a team secret, they decided on it during team meetings in Banff. We're here for it. As for the rest of the league, the Style Rankings reigning king has finally made his first 2022-23 appearance, Patrik Laine is still being Patrik Laine, and we've got a No. 1 debut.
The former Vezina Trophy winner makes his season style rankings debut with a beautiful, plumy-and-gold color scheme. The shoes are nice and the socks aren’t doing too much—nor is the pocket square. It’s an all-around solid fit. Shout out to Twitter user @nhlmaddie for tweeting at the Lightning and asking them for a picture of Vasilevskiy; that’s what we call boots-on-the-ground reporting around here.
There is a lot going on in this photo, and it’s all good. I’ve been noticing Matt Grzelcyk is consistently almost shockingly well-dressed for a kid from Boston (I can say that because I’m from there, too). Hampus Lindholm almost stole the show, and he, too, looks great.
I don’t usually love gimmicky socks, but I’m making an exception for Krejci's beer socks here. The socks really complete the "no tie, no problem," effortless-yet-confident swagger going on with this outfit. The different shades of blue actually work for me. This man is ready to board his flight, and there better be a Czech pilsner waiting at his seat.
No offense to Nathan Mackinnon, Artturi Lehkonen or Aleksandar Georgiev, but a lurking Newhook is the best-dressed Avalanche player. Newhook is great at making his beloved hats actually work with his looks, and that’s on display here with the brown details in the hat jiving with the brown three-piece suit, then the black shoes to round it all out. This look deserves so much better than the background of someone else’s picture!
Duchene’s second style-rankings appearance of the season is a look the Predators referred to as "Carhartt cowboy drip," and I tend to agree with that assessment. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a Carhartt suit in my life, so please forgive me if I’m having some trouble collecting my thoughts on this one. I think I like it. In any event, I’m loving the creativity we’ve been seeing from Duchene’s looks over the past few seasons. Feels like he belongs in Nashville.
There’s always a lot of talk surrounding Auston Matthews’ looks, and yes, he’s looked great in his magazine spreads and things of that nature. I get that he saves his best for those scenarios, etc. etc. etc. But I’ve been more impressed with what I’ve seen from Mitch Marner’s arrival fits this season.
I mean, you’ve got the red-bottom loafers to match the remembrance poppy, all paired with the Laine-esque vibey jacket. Then you’ve got the bold hat-shoe combo that is actually working with the suit.
In a world full of haters, let’s give Marner some well-deserved credit!
5. Pierre-Olivier Joseph Debuting at No. 5
Knowing how often Pierre-Olivier’s brother, Mathieu, makes the rankings, it was only a matter of time for the Penguins to show us something worthy from Pierre-Olivier. And here we are, with this all-around tremendous fit. I can’t be the only one who gets extra excited about ties with unique cuts. Joseph’s socks are fun but still fit with the look (please take notes, everyone!) and the color gradient is satisfying.
(Editor's note: You can get a better look at his socks here.)
Looks like there’s a new Joseph in town whose fashion deserves just as much respect.
Folks, the reigning style-rankings king has finally made his first appearance of the 2022-23 season! After a few quiet weeks (off the ice, let’s be clear—the man in search of a contract has been tearing it up daily on the ice), Pastrnak is debuting high at No. 4.
He’s always loved florals, and the white tie here is as chef’s kiss as it gets. Pastrnak isn’t always everyone’s cup of tea, but I think we can all agree this fit is the perfect blend of personality and style without going over the top.
He’s also sporting a mustache and participating in Movember. The Boston Globe’s Matt Porter asked him if he thought that would hurt his chances in the style rankings, and for some reason, he said yes!
Come on, David! I’m a huge advocate for two things: Mustaches and good causes. Welcome back, and hit us up with your Movember link so we know where to donate!
One of my favorite things about the style rankings is when someone new appears out of nowhere with a look that makes me audibly gasp. Anaheim’s Jones clearly achieved that here. There’s something about the juxtaposition of the all-black, the velvet and the bold socks that somehow works. And I can’t lie, the combination of the flow and the stache are definitely helping him achieve the Elvis-y aura going on here.
I know this is going to be controversial, but Laine maintains his place in the top three with his most recent looks.
No, I wouldn’t have done the bright blue hat with the blue-and-brown color scheme here, and that’s why he isn’t back at No. 1. You folks understand me at this point, though, and I’m almost always going to reward the risk. On top of that look, Laine showcased an absolutely beautiful, more casual look next. I loved catching a glimpse of his dress-down taste, and I wish we were talking about that fit more than the controversial hat choice, but here we are.
Finally, the Celine bucket hat and pink glasses pair quite well with the suit selection for the third look.
We love a No. 1 debut! Shout out to the Red Wings for finally showing us some in-color arrival fits, because Seider knocked it out of the park here. I don’t know exactly what it is, but something about the cohesiveness of this fit feels like a refreshing take on pinstripes. I’m thinking it’s the three-piece suit-turtleneck combo. It’s giving comfort and fashion. Also love the toque choice. Looking forward to seeing more from Seider and the Red Wings.
