NHL Review November 15, 2021

McDAVID BECOMES SIXTH-FASTEST PLAYER TO 600 NHL POINTS
Connor McDavid (1-1—2) recorded his 600th and 601st point and extended his season-opening point streak to 14 games in a contest that featured Edmonton score eight seconds apart, which tied the second-fastest two goals in Oilers history.

• McDavid (205-396—601 in 421 GP) bested Penguins captain Sidney Crosby (430 GP) for the fewest games by any active player to reach the 600-point milestone.
• McDavid (24 years, 305 days) tied Oilers legend Paul Coffey (24 years, 305 days) as the eighth-youngest player in NHL history at the time of his 600th career point.
• After recording his 500th NHL point on Feb.17, McDavid produced at a 1.89 points-per-game pace to reach the 600-point milestone. He averaged 1.09 points per game through his first 100.

ZEGRAS HELPS DUCKS FLY TO SEVENTH STRAIGHT WIN WITH THREE-POINT NIGHT
Trevor Zegras (2-1—3) recorded his first career three-point performance and Troy Terry (0-1—1) extended his point streak to 14 games as the Ducks (9-4-3, 21 points) extended the NHL’s longest active win streak to seven contests. Anaheim has posted a longer run three times in franchise history: 11-0-0 in 2015-16, 10-0-0 in 2013-14 and 8-0-0 in 2013-14.

• Terry (11-9—20 in 15 GP), who shares the NHL’s longest active point streak with Connor McDavid (also 14 GP), became the second Ducks player to reach the 20-point mark in a season in 15 games or fewer – Teemu Selanne (13 GP in 1995-96 & 15 GP in 1999-00) is the only other to do so.

CAPITALS NET SIX ON HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT

Washington opened its Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night with a shorthanded goal from Martin Fehervary, who became just the second Capitals defenseman to score while on the penalty kill in the past 10 years, joining John Carlson (Feb. 17, 2015).

• Washington’s six goals Sunday equaled Vancouver and Colorado for the most by a team hosting a Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night this season.

DETROIT RECALLS JOE VELENO
The Detroit Red Wings have recalled center Joe Veleno from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings placed center Mitchell Stephens on injured reserve.

LIGHTNING, ISLANDERS MEET FOR FIRST TIME SINCE GAME 7

Monday’s two-game slate includes the first meeting between the Lightning and Islanders since Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals when Andrei Vasilevskiy helped Tampa Bay blank New York 1-0 in the winner-take-all contest – the second consecutive postseason the Lightning eliminated the Islanders with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line (also 4-2 W in 2020 CF).

Ovechkin, McAvoy and Terry Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Nov. 14.

FIRST STAR – ALEX OVECHKIN, LW, WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Ovechkin recorded eight points in four games (2-6—8), scoring twice to surpass Brett Hull for the fourth-most goals in NHL history, as the Capitals (9-2-4, 22 points) posted a perfect week to move into a tie – in terms of points – for first place in the Metropolitan Division. Ovechkin collected 1-2—3, highlighted by his 741st career goal to tie Hull on the League’s all-time list as well as his 600th NHL assist, in a 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres Nov. 8. He added another helper in a 2-0 victory against the Detroit Red Wings Nov. 11 before registering 1-1—2, including his milestone 742nd career goal to pass Hull, in a 4-3 triumph over the Columbus Blue Jackets Nov. 12. Ovechkin finished the week with two more assists, marking his 382nd career multi-point performance (t-22nd in League history), in a 6-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins Nov. 14. The 36-year-old Moscow, Russia, native and nine-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner has skated in 15 contests this season, ranking second in the NHL with 12 goals and third with 26 points (12-14—26).

SECOND STAR – CHARLIE McAVOY, D, BOSTON BRUINS

McAvoy compiled 2-5—7 in four outings, playing an average of 24:09 per game while logging a +6 rating, to propel the Bruins (8-5-0, 16 points) to a 3-1-0 week. He notched two assists, including a helper on Patrice Bergeron’s winning goal, in a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators Nov. 9. After being held off the scoresheet in a 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers Nov. 11, McAvoy bounced back with three assists – his third career such game (also Oct. 8, 2018 vs. OTT and Jan. 26, 2021 vs. PIT) – in a 5-2 triumph against the New Jersey Devils Nov. 13. He capped the week with two tallies, marking his first career multi-goal performance (248 GP), in a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens Nov. 14. The 23-year-old Long Beach, N.Y., native and 14th overall pick from the 2016 NHL Draft shares seventh place among defensemen with 3-9—12 in 13 appearances this season.

THIRD STAR – TROY TERRY, RW, ANAHEIM DUCKS

Terry collected 3-3—6 in three contests to extend his point streak to a career-high 14 games (dating to Oct. 18: 11-9—20) and help the Ducks (9-4-3, 21 points) move into second place in the Pacific Division on the strength of their seventh straight win (dating to Oct. 31). Terry posted 1-1—2, highlighted by his first career overtime goal, in a 3-2 triumph over the Vancouver Canucks Nov. 9. He then registered 2-1—3, marking both his third career multi-goal and three-point performances, in a 7-4 victory against the Seattle Kraken Nov. 11. Terry extended his point streak to 14 contests, the longest by an Anaheim player since 2013-14 (Ryan Getzlaf: 14 GP from Nov. 15 – Dec. 15), with an assist in a 5-1 win over the Canucks Nov. 14. The 24-year-old Denver native and 148th overall pick from the 2015 NHL Draft ranks fourth in the League with 11-9—20 overall this season (15 GP).

HOCKEY HALL OF FAME SET TO INDUCT SIX NEW MEMBERS

The Hockey Hall of Fame will officially induct its six newest members Monday during a ceremony from Meridian Hall that will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. ET on NHL Network and TSN5. The Class of 20/21, who had to wait a year for the ceremony due to COVID-19, includes five players and one builder.

• Ken Holland, inducted as a builder, won three Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings as a general manager and is one of eight general managers in NHL history to guide his teams to over 1,000 regular-season wins. His current club, the Oilers, enter Monday as the top team in the Pacific Division.
• Marian Hossa (Stara Lubovna, Slovakia) is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and one of eight players born outside North America to score 500 career goals (525-609—1,134 in 1,309 GP). The others: Jaromir Jagr (766), Alex Ovechkin (742), Teemu Selanne (684), Jari Kurri (601), Mats Sundin (564), Stan Mikita (541) and Peter Bondra (503).
• Jarome Iginla (625-675—1,300 in 1,554 GP) is one of 20 players in NHL history to reach the 600-goal milestone and won multiple championships internationally including gold at the Winter Olympics (2002 & 2010), World Championship (1997) and the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He was the longest-serving captain in Flames history (9 seasons from 2003-04 to 2012-13) and tops the franchise’s all-time lists for regular-season goals (525), points (1,095) and games played (1,219).
• Kevin Lowe (84-347—431 in 1,254 GP) won five Stanley Cups with the Oilers (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 & 1990) and one with the Rangers (1994) – only nine players have won more Stanley Cups than Lowe (since 1917-18). He is the only player in Oilers history to appear in 1,000 regular-season games with the franchise, while his 309 assists and 383 points rank second among Edmonton defensemen behind longtime teammate Paul Coffey.
• Kim St-Pierre is the eighth female, and first goaltender, to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Her resume includes three gold medals with Canada at the Winter Olympics (2002, 2006 & 2010) and five at the World Championship (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 & 2007). She received Best Goaltender honors in three of the aforementioned tournaments.
• Doug Wilson, who was awarded the Norris Trophy in 1981-82, ranks 15th in NHL history among defensemen with 827 career points (237-590—827 in 1,024 GP). He owns the most regular-season goals, assists and points by a defenseman in Blackhawks history and was also the first-ever captain in Sharks history – the franchise he has served as general manager since May 13, 2003.

Senators Games Postponed at Least Through Nov. 20
The National Hockey League just announced that as a result of 10 Ottawa Senators Players currently in the NHL’s COVID Protocol, and evidence of continued spread in recent days, the team’s games will be postponed at least through Saturday, Nov. 20. The decision was made by the League’s, NHLPA’s and Club’s medical groups.

As an appropriate precaution, the team’s training facilities have been closed, effective immediately, and will remain closed for Players until further notice. The League is in the process of reviewing and revising the Senators’ regular season schedule.

The Senators organization has, and will continue to follow, all recommended guidelines aimed at protecting the health and safety of its Players, staff and community at large as set by the NHL, local, provincial and national agencies.