It's a feat that has only beenáaccomplished eight times in NHL history, by five different players, but Capital's winger Alexander Ovechkin finds himself on pace to be the next member in the illustrious "50 in 50" club.
Yes, something we thought we may never see again might be unfolding right in front of our eyes this season.
'The Great Eight' has five goals in his first three games, and by the looks of it, has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon. He finds him on pace to score 50 goals in 50 games, a markáearned by only the best scorers in the NHL.áIt is no secret that the Russianásniper can light the lamp like no other in the league right now, but if he were to score 50 goals in 50 games, he would be in the company of some of the NHL's most elite players ...
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The 50/50 Club: Ovechkin On Pace to Join Elite Group Of Goal Scorers
Posted: 7th October 2009 by Jon Neely in NHLComments Off on The 50/50 Club: Ovechkin On Pace to Join Elite Group Of Goal Scorers