Heading into today’s action, Alexander Ovechkin and sophomore sensation Steven Stamkos were tied with 50 goals apiece. Close on their heals is none other than Sidney Crosby, who has 49 goals on the season.
All three players were set to play today with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals taking on the Boston Bruins. Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins were playing the New York Islanders, and Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning were facing the Florida Panthers.
Well, the Capitals-Bruins tilt is in the books, and Ovi has failed to score a goal, leaving the Rocket Richard Trophy up for grabs.
Both Stamkos and Crosby are more than capable of having multi-goal games, so both have a legitimate chance of surpassing Ovechkin’s 50 goals.
Stamkos has been red-hot as of late, scoring eight goals in his past ten games, including two games in which he scored two goals, including his April 10 performance against the Florida Panthers (the team he plays today).
Crosby has four goals in his past ten games. Good, but not good enough to keep pace with Stamkos and Ovechkin.
Stamkos can lay it all on the line today, as both h ...
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