Scoring a goal in the National Hockey League is one of the most difficult feats in professional sports. It requires precision, timing, spatial awareness, hand–eye coordination, and the ability to ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gestures to his son Sergei (not pictured) after the Capitals' game against the St. Louis Blues, where he scored his 900th NHL goal at Capital One Arena.

Football has witnessed some extraordinary goal-scoring feats, but only a select few players have produced calendar-year numbers so outrageous they almost defy belief. From modern superstars like ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Scoring a goal in the National ...