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NHL fans across the world are looking forward to seeing some of the game's best players leave their mark in the 2023–24 season. Among the elite group of athletes vying for key career milestones are Marc-Andre Fleury, Connor McDavid, Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby, and Alex Ovechkin.
Let's explore the records that these players can set in 2023.
#1 Alex Ovechkin: NHL's all-time leading goal scorer
One of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history is Alex Ovechkin, the captain of the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is in a position to break the NHL scoring record.
He has a chance to surpass Wayne Gretzky's total of 894 goals if he continues his remarkable play and avoids major injuries. Ovechkin is on 822 career goals.
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#2 Connor McDavid: Entry to the 1,000 point club
Connor McDavid's meteoric rise in recent years has taken the NHL by storm. The 26-year-old Edmonton Oilers captain has been smashing all-time records at a startling pace and doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon.
The six-time NHL All Star is now honing in on another memorable milestone. With 850 points already to his name, 2023 looks to be the year that McDavid break into the prestigious 1,000 points club.
#3 Phil Kessel: Evergreen star chasing 1,000 points
Phil Kessel is the lving embodiment of what it takes to be an NHL player in the 21st century. The current record-holder for most consecutive starts in league history is now eyeing a spot in 1,000 point club, much like McDavid.
Just eight points shy of the mark, Kessel will look to keep adding to his tally when he takes to the ice in 2023.
#4 Sidney Crosby: Top 10 all-time points leader
Penguins legend Sidney Crosby has been the centre piece of the Pittsburgh-based franchise for years. The future Hall of Famer has registered six 100+ points seasons thus far in his career.
If he can replicate some of the same form in 2023/24 and score 85 points, he'll etch his name into the history books once again by breaking into the top 10 all-time points leaders list.
#5 Marc-Andre Fleury: 2nd most wins in NHL history
Marc-Andre Fleury is a seasoned goalie who has played for several teams throughout his career. He has 544 victories in the regular season and needs eight more to leapfrog Patrick Roy into second place. Martin Brodeur currently holds the record with 691 wins.
