NHL Rink Wrap: Seven for Nick Schmaltz; Ovechkin reaches 764 goals

How could it be anyone other than Nick Schmaltz, who set a new Coyotes franchise record by scoring a whopping seven points (two goals, five assists)?

Sure, you can ding Schmaltz because he’s playing for a Coyotes team that felt spiritually (though not mathematically) eliminated from day one. And Schmaltz did collect his seven points against a Senators team that clearly still isn’t ready for primetime.

C’mon, though. Nick Schmaltz became the first player to score 7+ points in a hair over a decade. The last person to do so was Sam Gagner, who collected eight points in February 2012.

Read more about Schmaltz’s seven points in this post. You can watch the highlights below.

As promised, here’s footage of all seven Nick Schmaltz points:

As impressive as the accomplishment is, Schmaltz’s Coyotes record feels like a quirky bit of trivia. (Sort of like Sam Gagner collecting eight points.) With Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets, there’s no mistaking his place atop the franchise’s most prominent skater records. During the NHL games on Saturday, the Blue Jackets retired Nash’s number 61. More of that here, but watch the ceremony in this clip:

Alex Ovechkin reached 764 goals with the type of goal most people picture when you say “Alex Ovechkin goal.”

For your viewing pleasure:

Alex Ovechkin’s SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOURTH career goal!! pic.twitter.com/zSDaTAmCEZ

— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) March 6, 2022

Going to counter the Predators’ social media crew. Matt Duchene‘s move was delicious. That 8-0 score was disgusting.

DUTCHY THAT WAS DISGUSTING pic.twitter.com/eVlNQ4FzOp

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 6, 2022

If you hear Flames – Avalanche, your ears might perk up. Calgary and Colorado delivered more often than not,