Paul Maurice Calls Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Gretzky’s Goal Record an "Incredible Story"
Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers has coached in more NHL games than anyone except for the legendary Scotty Bowman. Even with his almost unparalleled knowledge and expertise, Maurice can't provide guidance on containing Alexander Ovechkin effectively. As Ovechkin edges closer to surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals scored in NHL history -- the Washington Capitals forward, boasting 886 goals, was just nine away from breaking Gretzky’s mark of 894 before their away game against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday evening -- Maurice commented on Ovechkin’s pursuit. "He has been the focal point of every team's penalty kill videos for two decades, ever since he joined the league, and he still manages to score," Maurice stated. “It appears you can't manage to halt him.” Before the Panthers faced off against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Maurice had coached in 1,913 NHL games. In contrast, Bowman had steered teams through 2,141 NHL ...