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As Alex Ovechkin begins his 21st NHL season, having recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky's goal record, questions arise about whether this will be his final season, with considerations about his legacy and future plans.
Erling Haaland broke the record for fastest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, achieving it in just 49 games, and continues to impress with his scoring prowess for Manchester City, raising comparisons to legendary players like Ronaldo and Messi.
Alex Ovechkin, at 39, is defying age and expectations as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals. Once thought unbreakable, Ovechkin's recent resurgence, including a hat trick that ties him for the league lead in goals, has put him just 29 goals away from the record. His pursuit is celebrated by fans and even Gretzky himself, transforming what could have been a sad decline into a triumphant chase. Ovechkin's performance is also boosting the Washington Capitals' playoff hopes.
Erling Haaland has broken the Premier League's single-season scoring record after scoring his 35th goal of the campaign against West Ham, surpassing the previous record of 34 held jointly by Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer. Haaland's 35 goals have come in just 31 league appearances, and he has already eclipsed the previous record for most goals scored in all competitions by a Premier League player. Manchester City pursue their fifth Premier League title in six years.