He is in the record books as the first player to win the conn smythe award without. He is also the first player to earn a hat trick in the same game he reached 50 goals. This day in hockey history february 10 today in hockey history, a little something that leafs fans will love, a set of goals scored faster than it read more. Dec 20, 2016 15 worst 50 goal scorers in nhl history. An electrifying performer, lafleur became the first player in nhl history to score 50 or more goals and register 100 points for six consecutive seasons 197580. If thats the case, they havent taken a look at the nhls record books. In the nhl 100 years in pictures and stories, authors ryan dixon and bob duff recount the events that have shaped the league from its madcap early years all the way to the 30team elite professional sport that it is today from game changing decisions like allowing goalies to wear masks, to jawdropping performances like maurice richards 50 goals in 50 games, there is no. There has been 186 50goal seasons in the nhls 100year history and wayne gretzky has nine of them. Scoring 50 goals in one season is one of the most celebrated individual achievements in the. Won the 195859 hart trophy after an 88point season in which he scored a careerhigh 40 goals.
On march 23, 1952, bill mosienko of the chicago black hawks scored three goals in 21 seconds against the new york rangers, setting the. Fastest two goals in nhl history the hockey writers. Auston matthews becomes fastest nhl player to score 50 goals since alex ovechkin. Name the players, in order, who were the fastest to 500 goals in terms of games played. Like many goaltenders in the 90s, joseph was overlooked in the nhl draft and signed with st. Bill mosienko, 21 seconds, march 23, 1952 fastest three goals in a single game one team. Montreals richard was the first player in nhl history to score 50 goals, as the rocket did it in his 50th and last game of the regular season legendary hockey. Alex ovechkin sixth fastest to score 400 goals in nhl history.
Scoring 50 goals in 50 games in the nhl is a rare achievement. He later said edmontons win over the canadiens in that series meant more to him than being the. Scoring 50 goals in the nhl is a feat typically reserved for the games alltime great players. Nov 10, 2017 holtby became the second fastest goaltender in nhl history behind dryden to reach 200 victories as the capitals struck twice on the power play to beat the pittsburgh penguins 41 friday night. While playing for boston in the 1970s, phil esposito scored 50 goals in five consecutive seasons, led by a thennhl record 76 goals in 197071. The following players scored fifty goals in or before their 50th game in a single season, but do not officially qualify for 50 in 50 status because the nhl requires a player to have scored his 50th goal in or prior to his teams 50th game. Mar 02, 2019 the tampa bay lightning have streaked to 50 wins like just one other team in nhl history. The 15 greatest rangers of all time by larry brooks. For ice hockey players in the national hockey league nhl, scoring 500 regular season goals is considered a highly significant achievement as of the completion of the 201819 nhl season the 101st regular season of play of the national hockey league a total of 45 players have scored at least 500 regular season goals in their nhl career. As bryan robsons goal timed at 27 seconds in the 1982 world cup.
Auston matthews becomes fastest nhl player to 50 goals since. Maurice richard of the montreal canadiens was the first player in nhl history to score 50 goals in one season. What player was the second fastest to 50 goals in nhl history. Auston matthews becomes fastest nhl player to score 50 goals since alex ovechkin another reason to be impressed with the leafs star center. The fourth fastest in nhl history to reach the 600 goal milestone, ovechkin ended the season with four goals in his final three games to claim the maurice rocket richard trophy with 49 goals. The author interviews 50 nhl players some prominent, others not and shares their recollection of their first nhl goal. Sukur had arrived at the tournament amid high expectations, but that effort which helped his side to a 32 win was his only strike of the tournament. A 500goal career was first achieved in 195758, the 41st season of the nhl, when maurice richard scored his 500th goal in his 863rd game played.
The tampa bay lightning have streaked to 50 wins like just one other team in nhl history. There has been 186 50 goal seasons in the nhl s 100year history and wayne gretzky has nine of them. The nhls most unbreakable records the hockey writers. This is a great example of why gretzky is without question the best offensive player that hockey has, and will ever see. When wayne gretzky broke maurice richards 50goal record. Nhl scoring leader nikita kucherov had a goal and an assist to help the lightning earn their 50th victory of the season in their 66th game by beating the ottawa senators 51 on saturday night and tying the 199596 detroit red wings as the fastest teams in league history to reach the mark. Tied for the nhl lead in points with 84 in 196162 but art.
Sukur scored the fastest goal in the history of the world cup finals when he netted 10. Heres some of the other fastest two goals scored in the nhl. Records consecutive goals, defenceman, fastest goals. Here we are attempting to count the 10 fastest soccer goals in history. Only two of the top 50 seasons in goalspergame happened since the 2005 lockout and they were the. So good, in fact, that with thursdays win in minnesota, they became the fastest team in nhl history to. Top 20 greatest goals in hockey history thesportster. Another reason to be impressed with the leafs star center. The top 50 goalies in nhl history bleacher report latest. Find all types of nhl records including consecutive goals, defenceman, fastest goals, goalie, playoff, teams and more. Scoring 50 goals in one season is one of the most celebrated individual. Find all types of nhl records including consecutive goals, defenceman, fastest goals. The 10 fastest goals in stanley cup playoff history. Louis blues, and won 100 games in his first 209 appearances, becoming the fastest to do so in club history.
Consider for a moment that two years ago at this time many around the nhl wondered if hockey had seen the best of ovechkin, if the. Christian benteke belgium 60 gibraltar, world cup qualifier 2017. Players who do so join a club of legends including wayne gretzky, mario lemieux and maurice richard. Barrasso led the nhl in shutouts and goalsagainst average in 198485 and his 14 consecutive stanley cup. Ranking the top 25 players in nhl history usa today. Who has scored the fastest 50 in ipl history answers. Alex ovechkin joins elite fraternity in reaching 50goal. Mike bossy of the new york islanders joined richard as the second man in nhl history to score 50 goals in 50 games in 198081. Wild, sabres combine for secondfastest three goals nhl. This is a list of individual records recognized by the national hockey league through the end of the 201819 nhl season.
Mar 26, 2010 this remains one of the most underrated seasons in nhl history, as the mercurial russian tallied a careerhigh 76 goals. Alex ovechkin and 4 players who hit 500 goals the fastest. Dec 10, 2014 top 10 fastest soccer goals of all time. Nhl 50 goals in 50 games wayne gretzky, mario lemieux. He achieved the target on march 18, 1945, in the 50th and final game of the 194445 season, the leagues 28th, on goalie harvey bennett of the boston bruins. Ovechkin becomes 8th player in nhl history to reach 700.
Jan 16, 2012 this feature is not available right now. For ice hockey players in the national hockey league nhl, scoring 500 regular season goals is considered a highly significant achievement as of the completion of the 201819 nhl season the 101st regular season of play of the national hockey league a total of 45 players have scored at least 500 regular season goals in their nhl career a 500goal career was first. Its tough to narrow down a list of nhl backstops to just the top 50. Holtby became the secondfastest goaltender in nhl history behind dryden to reach 200 victories as the capitals struck twice on the power play to beat the pittsburgh penguins 4. He is the first player in nhl history to score 50 goals in three consecutive seasons twice 200710, 2016. Blue jackets vinny prospal and mark letestu scored two goals just 8 seconds apart.
Nov 03, 2017 auston matthews becomes fastest nhl player to score 50 goals since alex ovechkin another reason to be impressed with the leafs star center. Wayne gretzky is seen on the ice during the 198081 playoffs. The phrase 50 goals in 50 games refers to the act of scoring 50 goals within the first 50 games of a national hockey league nhl season. From then on in order to be considered official the player must score 50 goals in his teams first 50 games not the players 50th game. Wild, sabres combine for secondfastest three goals. Ap the tampa bay lightning have streaked to 50 wins like just one other team in nhl history theyre looking for plenty more. The most recent player to score 500 goals is patrick marleau who achieved it on february 2, 2017. He would score 50 plus goals only one more time in his career and always.
Viewer mr17riddog wanted to know which players scored the fastest 50 goals in a season. What player was the fastest to 50 goals in nhl history. He later said edmontons win over the canadiens in that series meant more to him than being the fastest to 50 goals in an nhl season. Now, when we are talking about fastest goal in soccer history, there are actually plenty to choose from. Oct 14, 2019 nhl hockey top 50 alltime goal scorers. Red wings forward ties nhl record for fastest overtime goal. Auston matthews becomes fastest nhl player to 50 goals. Can an nhl player finally score 50 goals in 50 games again. Alex ovechkin sixth fastest to score 400 goals in nhl. Jan 31, 2018 christian eriksens 11 second strike for tottenham against manchester united on wednesday was the third fastest goal in premier league history. From game changing decisions like allowing goalies to wear masks, to jawdropping performances like maurice richards 50 goals in 50 games, there is no stone left unturned. Highest goalspergame average, one season among players with 50ormore goals. Records consecutive goals, defenceman, fastest goals, goalie.
Mar 03, 2019 tampa bay scored three consecutive goals to pull away in the final two periods. Can you name the players who have scored the most goals in nhl history. Wayne gretzky scored his 50th goal in his 39th game in 198182, the fastest any player. Secondperiod goals from cernak and kucherov, followed by sergachevs goal 1. Athanasiou, 23, is the fourth player in nhl history to score a goal just six seconds into an overtime, joining mats sundin, david legwand, and alex ovechkin. Find a list of the fastest goals scored in the nhl. Theyre looking for plenty more victories this season. Scoring 50 goals in 50 games is the crowning achievement of an nhl goal scorer. Nhl fastest goals start of game, period, 2 goals, 3 goals. Alex ovechkin joins elite fraternity in reaching 50goal mark. But who else has scored one of the quickest goals of alltime. Louis blues win over the dallas stars turned from a trickle of goals into an avalanche of pucks that resulted in the four fastest goals scored in nhl history even though the goals were. Some of the events youll read about in the nhl 100 years in pictures and stories.
Consider for a moment that two years ago at this time many around the nhl wondered if hockey had. Highest goalspergame average, career among players with 200ormore goals. Nhl fastest goals start of game, period, 2 goals, 3. In the case of pete mahovlich, who admits he cannot remember his first nhl goal, he discusses the famous shorthanded goal he scored in 1972 against the russians. Blues, stars set nhl mark for fastest four goals sports. The fastest three goals by two teams in nhl history were scored feb. Apr 10, 2016 with his second hat trick of the season, ovechkin scored at least 50 goals for a third straight season, and hell claim a fourth straight rocket richard trophy for being the top goalscorer.
Members of the hockey hall of fame are marked with an asterisk. Lightning win 50th of season, tie for fastest in nhl history. From start of game, period, 2 goals, 3 hat trick goals, overtime goals, and playoffs. Again theo walcott in 20 seconds against queens park rangers. Louis blues win over the dallas stars turned from a trickle of goals into an avalanche of pucks that resulted in the four fastest goals scored in. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do. Wild, sabres combine for secondfastest three goals thursday, 11.
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