DitD & Open Post – 4/7/25: Great 8 Edition

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NHL: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
NHL: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 4/7/25

Here are your links for today:

Devils Links

Timo Time continued Saturday as Meier scored twice and helped to push the Devils to a 4-0 win over the Rangers. [Devils NHL]

Could we see Arseni Gritsyuk in New Jersey soon?

A look at what’s left on the schedule as we zero in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs: “Not only are there some winnable games for the Devils, but there’ll be some much-needed rest since they’ve already played 76 games.” [Devils on the Rush]

Hockey Links

And there it is: Alex Ovechkin has the scoring record.

A look at the pomp and circumstance as Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday: [Associated Press]

“Ovechkin now stands alone. And it’s quite a mountain to climb to catch him.” Will anyone be able to surpass Alex Ovechkin’s goals record? [The Athletic ($)]

Another bit of history:

Blues are still rolling:

A lengthy streak comes to an end:

Feel free to discuss these and any other hockey-related stories in the comments below.