Standing below the right circle, he redirected a pass from defenseman Evan Bouchard, ramping it off the blade of Leon Draisaitl's stick and into the net. It was an extraordinary play for anyone else-pretty routine for Edmonton's captain.
The pass also broke a record not on many people's radars: most single-season power-play points by an Oiler (57), set by Wayne Gretzky in 1981-82 when he had 92 goals and 120 assists.
Once the shock wore off that Gretzky didn't own a particular NHL scoring record (Mario Lemieux had 80 power play points in 1987-88), fans had to reflect on just how much the game has changed since the Great One laced them up. But has it changed enough to rethink his place in history?
Gretzky's 2,857 NHL points has been treated like Jerry Rice's 22,895 receiving yards in the NFL: a monument to a singular talent. But maybe it's also a bit like Cy Young's 511 pitching wins: a curious relic of a game so different it's almost unrecognizable. Are unbreakable records distracting us from the simple fact that McDavid is just better?
Bu hikaye Sports Illustrated Kids dergisinin May - June 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Sports Illustrated Kids dergisinin May - June 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Sister Act
Meet Brooke, Tai, and Rainn Sheppard, three athletes from Brooklyn who are excelling in their sport, spreading optimism, and thriving off the track.
How to Win at the Slots
When offenses started moving receivers inside to exploit matchups, defenses countered by inventing a part-time linebacker-safety-corner hybrid. In today’s NFL, that’s one of the most important (and challenging) spots on the field.
Do Teams Fire Coaches Too Quickly?
ON JANUARY 6 the Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs for their first playoff win in 14 years.
Court Vision
Former point guard DORIS BURKE uses her hoops knowledge— and a tireless work ethic—to be one of the best NBA analysts.
embiid, indiid
after two years in which he contemplated quitting as he battled injuries and nursed shirley temples, joel embiid is finally in the 76ers’ lineup — and out to validate “the process.”
Should Franchises Ever Relocate?
ON JANUARY 12, the San Diego Chargers announced that they were relocating to Los Angeles.
Get Your Head In The Game
In sports you train your body to be in tip-top shape. But what about your mind? Meet Graham Betchart, who is on a quest to expand mental conditioning throughout athletics.
Island Livin
A cornerback must have confidence and control to shut down opposing receiver's in today's pass-happy NFL
late breakout
in his 12th year in pro football, bills linebacker lorenzo alexander has proved what his teammates have always known: this guy can play.
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Team :Alabama Crimson Tide ,Position: Defensive Back, Spotlight :After winning a second national title at Alabama, this serious (and seriously talented) go-getter will pursue success at the game’s top level.
