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By: Sam Wilmeth  Over the span of 1,487 games, Wayne Gretzky scored 894 career goals and proved himself to be one of greatest hockey players of all time. His record of 894 goals secured his spot as the greatest goal scorer the NHL had ever seen, and it was a statistic that was near impossible for any future player to reach.
I say near impossible, because on April 6, Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 895th goal during his 1,487th game in the NHL. It was an awe-inspiring moment in the middle of an excellent season for the Capitals, but Ovechkin did not go without hardship during his chase to break the record.
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Milith Batchu  There isn’t a greater award than the NBA Most Valuable Player. Meant to signify the best of the best, this trophy also brings out the most critical debates between fans, analysts, and even players themselves.
To some, the best player is defined by the eye test; to others it’s about numbers. Sometimes it’s about wins, and other times it’s about how much help, or how little, a player gets. From the accusations of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deriving his style of play from unethical hooping and foul-baiting, to debates on Nikola Jokic’s current situation on the Nuggets and the Greek Freak becoming underrated, this year’s MVP race is the perfect time to discuss the problem with this illustrious nomination. By: Avery Donnellon  In the middle of southern Canada lies a small, often forgotten city. With a population of less than 800,000, most people can’t point it out on a map. Yet it is home to one of the most dedicated fan bases in professional sports.
That fan base was rewarded with a legendary game seven overtime victory as the Winnipeg Jets punched their ticket to round two of the NHL playoffs, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Sunday, May 4. But to recognize what made this moment so special, one must understand the pain that fans have endured after watching their team disappoint them year after-heartbreaking year. By: Henry Kvech  “They wrote me off, I ain’t write back though.”
A phrase heard by a then record-setting 20 million Monday Night Football viewers. A quick three-second sound bite spoken at the end of a nail biting season opener. A decade’s worth of struggles effortlessly spoken by embattled quarterback Geno Smith that would ultimately define his resurgence. So how did we get here? |