Sun Apr 06 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## NHL Roundup: Ovechkin Makes History, Matthews Reaches Milestone

**New York, NY** – Alex Ovechkin etched his name into NHL history on Saturday, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Ovechkin scored twice against the Chicago Blackhawks, tying and then breaking the record, a feat celebrated league-wide. Meanwhile, Auston Matthews continued his scoring prowess, netting his 30th goal of the season for his ninth consecutive 30-goal campaign, extending the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Other highlights from a busy Saturday in the NHL included:

* **High-Scoring Affairs:** The Vancouver Canucks scored five goals in just 4:30 during their game against the Anaheim Ducks, while David Pastrnak recorded a five-point night for the Boston Bruins against the Carolina Hurricanes.
* **Overtime Thrills:** Connor Smith scored twice, including the overtime winner for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Calgary Flames.
* **Hat Trick Heroes:** Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Evgenii Dadonov (Dallas Stars) both recorded hat tricks in their respective games.
* **Other Notable Performances:** Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson powered the Islanders past the Capitals; Elias Lindholm and Mikael Backlund propelled the Flames’ offense; Bo Horvat’s goal gave the Islanders the initial lead.

The weekend’s games showcased a range of impressive individual performances and thrilling team victories, culminating in Ovechkin’s historic achievement and underscoring the ongoing excitement of the NHL season.

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