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Podcast: Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League
Episode: Unfathomable: Alex Ovechkin Shatters NHL History—Can Auston Matthews BREAK the All-Time Goal Record?
Description: Alex Ovechkin shatters NHL history with his 900th career goal, leaving fans to wonder if Auston Matthews or David Pastrnak can chase this seemingly impossible milestone. Is this truly the golden era of NHL talent with stars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon lighting up the ice alongside Ovechkin? Goaltending is under the spotlight, too—league-wide save percentages have plummeted as offensive power surges and special teams opportunities rise. Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down major trends, including the evolving market for top-tier free agents like Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe, and Alex Tuch. Critical questions emerge: Wi...