Steven Stamkos is inching closer to 50 goals on the season, a milestone only achieved by the best in the game.
With his 48, he’ll re-capture the distinction first bestowed upon Maurice “The Rocket” Richard in 1945. This feat has been reached 189 times.
Here’s the past plus-50 goals in past years:
2005-06: Jonathan Cheechoo; San Jose Sharks (56), Jarmoir Jagr; New York Rangers (54); Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capials (52); Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers (52); Dany Heatley, Ottawa Senators (50).
2006-07: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning (52); Dany Heatley, Ottawa Senators (50).
2007-08: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (65); Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers (52); Jarome Iginla (50).
2008-09: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (56).
2009-10: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (51); Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning (51); Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (50).
2010-11: Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks (50).
* Note: Stamkos was second in goals la...
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March 07, 2012
