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NHL Preview: The Records That Could Topple and the Milestones That Could Be Reached

The 2025-26 season begins Oct. 7 with Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, and Connor McDavid all closing in on historic feats.
NHL Preview: The Records That Could Topple and the Milestones That Could Be Reached
Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals looks on during warmups before a preseason game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington on Oct. 2, 2025. Patrick Smith/Getty Images
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The 2025-26 NHL season begins Oct. 7, and it will be the 109th season in National Hockey League history. That means there’s over a century of hockey stats, records, and milestones that have already occurred, and there are several more that could be achieved this season.

Last year was all about Alexander Ovechkin chasing and catching Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals mark, and while there’s nothing quite at that level this year, there are several potential accomplishments in play.

Ross Kelly
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Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.