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Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin sits at an NHL-record 929 goals after announcing that he will retire from the NHL after the 2026-27 season.

The 41-year-old has 82 games left this season to add to that total, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at home against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins and fellow superstar Sidney Crosby.

Ovechkin broke the seemingly unbreakable Wayne Gretzky record of 894 goals during the 2024-25 season. The following season, he became the first NHL player to score 900 goals.

He has a chance to break or tie other records this season and reach other milestones. Here's a look, plus records that he currently holds:

Records Alex Ovechkin's still chasing

• 20-goal seasons: He's at 21 seasons, one behind Gordie Howe.
• Combined regular-season/playoff goals: He's at 1,006, 10 behind Gretzky.
• Even-strength goals: He's at 593, 24 behind Gretzky.

Ovechkin also needs four more assists to break Nicklas Backstrom's team career record of 762 assists.

Alex Ovechkin records

• Total goals: 929
• Power play: 331
• Empty net: 72
• Game winners: 141
• Overtime goals: 27
• Goalies scored on: 189
• 30-goal seasons: 20
• 40-goal seasons: 14
• 50-goal seasons: 9, tied for first

Alex Ovechkin's upcoming milestones

• 12 points shy of 1,700 career points
• 25 games from 1,600 career games
• 36 points from passing Mario Lemieux for the ninth-most points in NHL history
• 33 games shy of passing Patrick Marleau (1,607) for the second-most games played with one franchise

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has chance for more records in final NHL season

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin sits at an NHL-record 929 goals after announcing that he will retire from the NHL after the 2026-27 season.

The 41-year-old has 82 games left this season to add to that total, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at home against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins and fellow superstar Sidney Crosby.

Ovechkin broke the seemingly unbreakable Wayne Gretzky record of 894 goals during the 2024-25 season. The following season, he became the first NHL player to score 900 goals.

He has a chance to break or tie other records this season and reach other milestones. Here's a look, plus records that he currently holds:

Records Alex Ovechkin's still chasing

• 20-goal seasons: He's at 21 seasons, one behind Gordie Howe.
• Combined regular-season/playoff goals: He's at 1,006, 10 behind Gretzky.
• Even-strength goals: He's at 593, 24 behind Gretzky.

Ovechkin also needs four more assists to break Nicklas Backstrom's team career record of 762 assists.

Alex Ovechkin records

• Total goals: 929
• Power play: 331
• Empty net: 72
• Game winners: 141
• Overtime goals: 27
• Goalies scored on: 189
• 30-goal seasons: 20
• 40-goal seasons: 14
• 50-goal seasons: 9, tied for first

Alex Ovechkin's upcoming milestones

• 12 points shy of 1,700 career points
• 25 games from 1,600 career games
• 36 points from passing Mario Lemieux for the ninth-most points in NHL history
• 33 games shy of passing Patrick Marleau (1,607) for the second-most games played with one franchise

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has chance for more records in final NHL season

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin sits at an NHL-record 929 goals after announcing that he will retire from the NHL after the 2026-27 season.

The 41-year-old has 82 games left this season to add to that total, starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at home against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins and fellow superstar Sidney Crosby.

Ovechkin broke the seemingly unbreakable Wayne Gretzky record of 894 goals during the 2024-25 season. The following season, he became the first NHL player to score 900 goals.

He has a chance to break or tie other records this season and reach other milestones. Here's a look, plus records that he currently holds:

Records Alex Ovechkin's still chasing

• 20-goal seasons: He's at 21 seasons, one behind Gordie Howe.
• Combined regular-season/playoff goals: He's at 1,006, 10 behind Gretzky.
• Even-strength goals: He's at 593, 24 behind Gretzky.

Ovechkin also needs four more assists to break Nicklas Backstrom's team career record of 762 assists.

Alex Ovechkin records

• Total goals: 929
• Power play: 331
• Empty net: 72
• Game winners: 141
• Overtime goals: 27
• Goalies scored on: 189
• 30-goal seasons: 20
• 40-goal seasons: 14
• 50-goal seasons: 9, tied for first

Alex Ovechkin's upcoming milestones

• 12 points shy of 1,700 career points
• 25 games from 1,600 career games
• 36 points from passing Mario Lemieux for the ninth-most points in NHL history
• 33 games shy of passing Patrick Marleau (1,607) for the second-most games played with one franchise

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has chance for more records in final NHL season

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday, Oct. 5 that he will retire from the NHL after the 2026-27 season.

He's the top goal scorer in NHL history with 929 and the only player to surpass 900 goals.

Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's 894 career goals were once considered an unbreakable record. And then Ovechkin broke it late in the 2024-25 season during a game against the New York Islanders. He added another 32 goals last season at age 40.

Ovechkin, 41, will add to that total in his 22nd and final season, during which he's expected to break another Gretzky record: 1,016 combined regular season and playoff goals. He needs 11 to do that.

Will anyone be able to break Ovechkin's final record? It will be difficult, but here are some potential candidates:

Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

He's the most obvious candidate because he already has two 60-goal seasons to Ovechkin's one. He's a pure scorer with four goals in his NHL debut and 429 goals in 692 games. Ovechkin needed 634 to reach 400 goals. Matthews is averaging 0.62 goals a game in his career to Ovechkin's 0.59.

Matthews is 29 and potentially has many years left in his career. However, he missed a total of 34 games over his second and third NHL seasons. He was out on two occasions in 2024-25 with a nagging injury, costing him 15 games. He dropped from 69 goals to 33. In 2025-26, he missed 22 games and dropped to 27 goals.

One of Ovechkin's strengths was his durability. Matthews needs to stay healthy.

Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers

He has developed into a regular 50-goal scorer and has signed an eight-year extension that made him the NHL's highest-paid player at the time. Draisaitl has 437 goals and like Ovechkin, he's hard to stop on a one-timer from the faceoff circle (the right one, in his case).

The issue is Draisaitl, 30, didn't become a 50-goal scorer until his fifth season. He has played 858 games, taking more time to hit 400 than Ovechkin and Matthews. And teammate Connor McDavid has only two years left in his contract. Does Draisaitl score as much if McDavid leaves the team?

David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins

Pastrnak, 30, has a 61-goal season and four 40-goal seasons. He has 420 goals in 836 games, but he fell to 29 goals last season.

Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks

The 2024 No. 1 overall pick jumped to 115 points in his second season. That includes 45 goals, a 20-goal increase from his rookie season. His 70 goals over his first two seasons are 28 fewer than Ovechkin's total, but Celebrini did it at 19 and Ovechkin was 21 during his second season.

Young player TBA

Don't forget that Ovechkin was 13 when Gretzky retired. One thing to watch is domination at the world junior championships. Ovechkin had 18 goals in 18 games over three tournaments.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who can break Alex Ovechkin's goal record as Capitals star plays final season?

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday, Oct. 5 that he will retire from the NHL after the 2026-27 season.

He's the top goal scorer in NHL history with 929 and the only player to surpass 900 goals.

Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's 894 career goals were once considered an unbreakable record. And then Ovechkin broke it late in the 2024-25 season during a game against the New York Islanders. He added another 32 goals last season at age 40.

Ovechkin, 41, will add to that total in his 22nd and final season, during which he's expected to break another Gretzky record: 1,016 combined regular season and playoff goals. He needs 11 to do that.

Will anyone be able to break Ovechkin's final record? It will be difficult, but here are some potential candidates:

Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

He's the most obvious candidate because he already has two 60-goal seasons to Ovechkin's one. He's a pure scorer with four goals in his NHL debut and 429 goals in 692 games. Ovechkin needed 634 to reach 400 goals. Matthews is averaging 0.62 goals a game in his career to Ovechkin's 0.59.

Matthews is 29 and potentially has many years left in his career. However, he missed a total of 34 games over his second and third NHL seasons. He was out on two occasions in 2024-25 with a nagging injury, costing him 15 games. He dropped from 69 goals to 33. In 2025-26, he missed 22 games and dropped to 27 goals.

One of Ovechkin's strengths was his durability. Matthews needs to stay healthy.

Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers

He has developed into a regular 50-goal scorer and has signed an eight-year extension that made him the NHL's highest-paid player at the time. Draisaitl has 437 goals and like Ovechkin, he's hard to stop on a one-timer from the faceoff circle (the right one, in his case).

The issue is Draisaitl, 30, didn't become a 50-goal scorer until his fifth season. He has played 858 games, taking more time to hit 400 than Ovechkin and Matthews. And teammate Connor McDavid has only two years left in his contract. Does Draisaitl score as much if McDavid leaves the team?

David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins

Pastrnak, 30, has a 61-goal season and four 40-goal seasons. He has 420 goals in 836 games, but he fell to 29 goals last season.

Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks

The 2024 No. 1 overall pick jumped to 115 points in his second season. That includes 45 goals, a 20-goal increase from his rookie season. His 70 goals over his first two seasons are 28 fewer than Ovechkin's total, but Celebrini did it at 19 and Ovechkin was 21 during his second season.

Young player TBA

Don't forget that Ovechkin was 13 when Gretzky retired. One thing to watch is domination at the world junior championships. Ovechkin had 18 goals in 18 games over three tournaments.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who can break Alex Ovechkin's goal record as Capitals star plays final season?

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday, Oct. 5 that he will retire from the NHL after the 2026-27 season.

He's the top goal scorer in NHL history with 929 and the only player to surpass 900 goals.

Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's 894 career goals were once considered an unbreakable record. And then Ovechkin broke it late in the 2024-25 season during a game against the New York Islanders. He added another 32 goals last season at age 40.

Ovechkin, 41, will add to that total in his 22nd and final season, during which he's expected to break another Gretzky record: 1,016 combined regular season and playoff goals. He needs 11 to do that.

Will anyone be able to break Ovechkin's final record? It will be difficult, but here are some potential candidates:

Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs

He's the most obvious candidate because he already has two 60-goal seasons to Ovechkin's one. He's a pure scorer with four goals in his NHL debut and 429 goals in 692 games. Ovechkin needed 634 to reach 400 goals. Matthews is averaging 0.62 goals a game in his career to Ovechkin's 0.59.

Matthews is 29 and potentially has many years left in his career. However, he missed a total of 34 games over his second and third NHL seasons. He was out on two occasions in 2024-25 with a nagging injury, costing him 15 games. He dropped from 69 goals to 33. In 2025-26, he missed 22 games and dropped to 27 goals.

One of Ovechkin's strengths was his durability. Matthews needs to stay healthy.

Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers

He has developed into a regular 50-goal scorer and has signed an eight-year extension that made him the NHL's highest-paid player at the time. Draisaitl has 437 goals and like Ovechkin, he's hard to stop on a one-timer from the faceoff circle (the right one, in his case).

The issue is Draisaitl, 30, didn't become a 50-goal scorer until his fifth season. He has played 858 games, taking more time to hit 400 than Ovechkin and Matthews. And teammate Connor McDavid has only two years left in his contract. Does Draisaitl score as much if McDavid leaves the team?

David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins

Pastrnak, 30, has a 61-goal season and four 40-goal seasons. He has 420 goals in 836 games, but he fell to 29 goals last season.

Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks

The 2024 No. 1 overall pick jumped to 115 points in his second season. That includes 45 goals, a 20-goal increase from his rookie season. His 70 goals over his first two seasons are 28 fewer than Ovechkin's total, but Celebrini did it at 19 and Ovechkin was 21 during his second season.

Young player TBA

Don't forget that Ovechkin was 13 when Gretzky retired. One thing to watch is domination at the world junior championships. Ovechkin had 18 goals in 18 games over three tournaments.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who can break Alex Ovechkin's goal record as Capitals star plays final season?

National Hockey League all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin says he will retire at the end of the season.

The 41-year-old Russian, who plays for the Washington Capitals, claimed the record in April 2025 when he scored his 895th career goal to surpass the legendary Wayne Gretzky's NHL regular season tally.

Canadian Hall of Famer Gretzky held the record for 31 years having previously overtaken compatriot Gordie Howe in 1994.

Ovechkin said in a statement that he "loves this game so much" but knew that in his "heart it's the right decision".

"It was important for me to make this announcement before our first home game, so I have the chance to thank all the people around the game," Ovechkin said.

"Everyone who has been so important to me and my family and helped me through good times and tough losses.

"I wouldn't have been able to achieve everything I have in my life without them."

Ovechkin has 1,688 career points (929 goals, 759 assists) in 1,575 games for the Capitals, the 10th-most points in NHL history.

He's 11 goals away from passing Gretzky for most total goals (regular season and play-offs combined) in NHL history and four assists away from passing Nicklas Backstrom for the franchise career assists record (762).

Ovechkin will play his first Western Conference home game of the new season on Wednesday when the Pittsburgh Penguins are the visitors to the Capital One Arena.

"I am excited about this season with my team-mates, and we will do everything we can to make this year special," he added.

"I am going to enjoy every moment with my family, my boys, our fans and everyone who has been part of my hockey career."

Who is Alex Ovechkin?

Ovechkin has been a mainstay for the Washington Capitals since his NHL debut in October 2005.

He was selected first overall by the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft after establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents in Russian hockey.

He moved to North America from Dynamo Moscow at the age of 20 and scored twice on his NHL debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ovechkin helped the Capitals to their only Stanley Cup victory in 2017-18 and has scored at least 40 goals in 14 of his 21 NHL seasons, an NHL record.

Known for his passionate celebrations and relaxed attitude towards the strict diets expected in the modern game, his face is plastered across the league's marketing material.

Who has scored the most goals in the NHL?

1 - Alex Ovechkin (Rus, 2005-present) - 929

2 - Wayne Gretzky (Can, 1979-99) - 894

3 - Gordie Howe (Can, 1946-80) - 801

4 - Jaromir Jagr (Cze, 1990-2018) - 766

5 - Brett Hull (US, 1986-2006) - 741

*Regular-season goals only

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National Hockey League all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin says he will retire at the end of the season.

The 41-year-old Russian, who plays for the Washington Capitals, claimed the record in April 2025 when he scored his 895th career goal to surpass the legendary Wayne Gretzky's NHL regular season tally.

Canadian Hall of Famer Gretzky held the record for 31 years having previously overtaken compatriot Gordie Howe in 1994.

Ovechkin said in a statement that he "loves this game so much" but knew that in his "heart it's the right decision".

"It was important for me to make this announcement before our first home game, so I have the chance to thank all the people around the game," Ovechkin said.

"Everyone who has been so important to me and my family and helped me through good times and tough losses.

"I wouldn't have been able to achieve everything I have in my life without them."

Ovechkin has 1,688 career points (929 goals, 759 assists) in 1,575 games for the Capitals, the 10th-most points in NHL history.

He's 11 goals away from passing Gretzky for most total goals (regular season and play-offs combined) in NHL history and four assists away from passing Nicklas Backstrom for the franchise career assists record (762).

Ovechkin will play his first Western Conference home game of the new season on Wednesday when the Pittsburgh Penguins are the visitors to the Capital One Arena.

"I am excited about this season with my team-mates, and we will do everything we can to make this year special," he added.

"I am going to enjoy every moment with my family, my boys, our fans and everyone who has been part of my hockey career."

Who is Alex Ovechkin?

Ovechkin has been a mainstay for the Washington Capitals since his NHL debut in October 2005.

He was selected first overall by the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft after establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents in Russian hockey.

He moved to North America from Dynamo Moscow at the age of 20 and scored twice on his NHL debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ovechkin helped the Capitals to their only Stanley Cup victory in 2017-18 and has scored at least 40 goals in 14 of his 21 NHL seasons, an NHL record.

Known for his passionate celebrations and relaxed attitude towards the strict diets expected in the modern game, his face is plastered across the league's marketing material.

Who has scored the most goals in the NHL?

1 - Alex Ovechkin (Rus, 2005-present) - 929

2 - Wayne Gretzky (Can, 1979-99) - 894

3 - Gordie Howe (Can, 1946-80) - 801

4 - Jaromir Jagr (Cze, 1990-2018) - 766

5 - Brett Hull (US, 1986-2006) - 741

*Regular-season goals only

• NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
• Devils beat Clan to maintain perfect league start
• Ice hockey games to be held at OVO Hydro in Glasgow

National Hockey League all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin says he will retire at the end of the season.

The 41-year-old Russian, who plays for the Washington Capitals, claimed the record in April 2025 when he scored his 895th career goal to surpass the legendary Wayne Gretzky's NHL regular season tally.

Canadian Hall of Famer Gretzky held the record for 31 years having previously overtaken compatriot Gordie Howe in 1994.

Ovechkin said in a statement that he "loves this game so much" but knew that in his "heart it's the right decision".

"It was important for me to make this announcement before our first home game, so I have the chance to thank all the people around the game," Ovechkin said.

"Everyone who has been so important to me and my family and helped me through good times and tough losses.

"I wouldn't have been able to achieve everything I have in my life without them."

Ovechkin has 1,688 career points (929 goals, 759 assists) in 1,575 games for the Capitals, the 10th-most points in NHL history.

He's 11 goals away from passing Gretzky for most total goals (regular season and play-offs combined) in NHL history and four assists away from passing Nicklas Backstrom for the franchise career assists record (762).

Ovechkin will play his first Western Conference home game of the new season on Wednesday when the Pittsburgh Penguins are the visitors to the Capital One Arena.

"I am excited about this season with my team-mates, and we will do everything we can to make this year special," he added.

"I am going to enjoy every moment with my family, my boys, our fans and everyone who has been part of my hockey career."

Who is Alex Ovechkin?

Ovechkin has been a mainstay for the Washington Capitals since his NHL debut in October 2005.

He was selected first overall by the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft after establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents in Russian hockey.

He moved to North America from Dynamo Moscow at the age of 20 and scored twice on his NHL debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ovechkin helped the Capitals to their only Stanley Cup victory in 2017-18 and has scored at least 40 goals in 14 of his 21 NHL seasons, an NHL record.

Known for his passionate celebrations and relaxed attitude towards the strict diets expected in the modern game, his face is plastered across the league's marketing material.

Who has scored the most goals in the NHL?

1 - Alex Ovechkin (Rus, 2005-present) - 929

2 - Wayne Gretzky (Can, 1979-99) - 894

3 - Gordie Howe (Can, 1946-80) - 801

4 - Jaromir Jagr (Cze, 1990-2018) - 766

5 - Brett Hull (US, 1986-2006) - 741

*Regular-season goals only

• NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear
• Devils beat Clan to maintain perfect league start
• Ice hockey games to be held at OVO Hydro in Glasgow

The NHL's all-time goals leader is officially retiring. On Monday, Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 campaign would be his last in the NHL. The 41-year-old is playing in his 22nd season, in which he has scored 929 goals and recorded 1,688 points in 1,575 games. 

With this being Ovechkin's final year, that means his retirement tour has already begun. If he stays healthy, his final game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena will be on December 7. Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals also play Vancouver the week prior, on December 1, at Capital One Arena. 

Over his career, Ovechkin has had no problems finding the back of the net against Vancouver. In 30 career games, he has scored 16 goals while recording 28 points. Ovechkin also set an NHL record while playing the Canucks as during a matchup in 2022, he surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most road goals in league history. 

Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Announces This Will Be His Final Season In The NHLWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced that this will be his final season in the NHL.

Ovechkin has had a career that will instantly make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He has captained Washington to a Stanley Cup, won nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, and has scored over 1,000 goals combined in the regular season and playoffs. Ovechkin has also won three Hart Trophies and was named to the NHL's "100 Greatest Players of the NHL's First 100 Years" team. 

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The NHL's all-time goals leader is officially retiring. On Monday, Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 campaign would be his last in the NHL. The 41-year-old is playing in his 22nd season, in which he has scored 929 goals and recorded 1,688 points in 1,575 games. 

With this being Ovechkin's final year, that means his retirement tour has already begun. If he stays healthy, his final game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena will be on December 7. Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals also play Vancouver the week prior, on December 1, at Capital One Arena. 

Over his career, Ovechkin has had no problems finding the back of the net against Vancouver. In 30 career games, he has scored 16 goals while recording 28 points. Ovechkin also set an NHL record while playing the Canucks as during a matchup in 2022, he surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most road goals in league history. 

Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Announces This Will Be His Final Season In The NHLWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced that this will be his final season in the NHL.

Ovechkin has had a career that will instantly make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He has captained Washington to a Stanley Cup, won nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, and has scored over 1,000 goals combined in the regular season and playoffs. Ovechkin has also won three Hart Trophies and was named to the NHL's "100 Greatest Players of the NHL's First 100 Years" team. 

Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.

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The NHL's all-time goals leader is officially retiring. On Monday, Alex Ovechkin announced that the 2026-27 campaign would be his last in the NHL. The 41-year-old is playing in his 22nd season, in which he has scored 929 goals and recorded 1,688 points in 1,575 games. 

With this being Ovechkin's final year, that means his retirement tour has already begun. If he stays healthy, his final game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena will be on December 7. Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals also play Vancouver the week prior, on December 1, at Capital One Arena. 

Over his career, Ovechkin has had no problems finding the back of the net against Vancouver. In 30 career games, he has scored 16 goals while recording 28 points. Ovechkin also set an NHL record while playing the Canucks as during a matchup in 2022, he surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most road goals in league history. 

Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin Announces This Will Be His Final Season In The NHLWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced that this will be his final season in the NHL.

Ovechkin has had a career that will instantly make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He has captained Washington to a Stanley Cup, won nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, and has scored over 1,000 goals combined in the regular season and playoffs. Ovechkin has also won three Hart Trophies and was named to the NHL's "100 Greatest Players of the NHL's First 100 Years" team. 

Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.

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A former Montreal Canadiens forward has already suffered an injury during the early stages of the season.

Former Canadiens forward Joe Veleno left the New York Rangers' most recent game against the Utah Mammoth early due to a lower-body injury.

This is certainly tough news for Veleno, as the 26-year-old is looking to cement himself as a key part of the Rangers' bottom six. Yet, for now, the former Canadiens forward is going to be sidelined for the time being. 

Veleno did not practice with the Rangers on Monday after exiting their most recent game against Utah. An update on Veleno's specific injury has not been provided at the time of this writing.

Veleno signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Rangers this off-season after the Canadiens decided not to bring him back. In 61 games last season with the Canadiens, Veleno posted two goals, five points, and 166 hits. He also recorded one assist in nine playoff games for Montreal during the playoffs. 

A former Montreal Canadiens forward has already suffered an injury during the early stages of the season.

Former Canadiens forward Joe Veleno left the New York Rangers' most recent game against the Utah Mammoth early due to a lower-body injury.

This is certainly tough news for Veleno, as the 26-year-old is looking to cement himself as a key part of the Rangers' bottom six. Yet, for now, the former Canadiens forward is going to be sidelined for the time being. 

Veleno did not practice with the Rangers on Monday after exiting their most recent game against Utah. An update on Veleno's specific injury has not been provided at the time of this writing.

Veleno signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Rangers this off-season after the Canadiens decided not to bring him back. In 61 games last season with the Canadiens, Veleno posted two goals, five points, and 166 hits. He also recorded one assist in nine playoff games for Montreal during the playoffs. 

A former Montreal Canadiens forward has already suffered an injury during the early stages of the season.

Former Canadiens forward Joe Veleno left the New York Rangers' most recent game against the Utah Mammoth early due to a lower-body injury.

This is certainly tough news for Veleno, as the 26-year-old is looking to cement himself as a key part of the Rangers' bottom six. Yet, for now, the former Canadiens forward is going to be sidelined for the time being. 

Veleno did not practice with the Rangers on Monday after exiting their most recent game against Utah. An update on Veleno's specific injury has not been provided at the time of this writing.

Veleno signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Rangers this off-season after the Canadiens decided not to bring him back. In 61 games last season with the Canadiens, Veleno posted two goals, five points, and 166 hits. He also recorded one assist in nine playoff games for Montreal during the playoffs.