The inevitably long Christmas vacation continues across the ocean – the NHL season has been suspended until December 28. Taking advantage of this moment, Canadian television company Sportsnet did what is generally not typical for North American media – it released its top 10 goal ranking, but not for the season, but for the calendar year. (with some exceptions).
In this one, alas, there are no Russians at all from the point of view of the heroes (goals conceded by Russian goalkeepers do not count). It’s quite strange, since the same Alexander Ovechkin has only scored quite spectacular goals this season. However, let’s leave that to Sportsnet’s conscience, but rather look at the beauty of hockey, as the selection has turned out to be excellent.
10. Alexander Texier (“Columbus”) at the gates of “Vegas”
In November 2020, Blue Jackets forward Alex Texier surprised many with his spectacular away performance against the Golden Knights. Texier effortlessly beat Mark Stone, broke through to goal and easily outscored goalie Laurent Brossua. In general, the lens was not that remarkable, but it impressed people on Canadian television.
9. Taylor Hall (Boston) vs. Washington
Taylor Hall’s graceful U-turn on a foreign gate plot in the game against the Capitals proved to be a feast for the eyes. Defender Dmitry Orlov and goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov were beaten. And the whole combination as a whole was spectacular.
8. Connor McDavid (Edmonton) v Toronto
The first top 10 goal for the great and terrible Mr. McDee, which went from coast to coast. The Maple Leafs, whose defense looked like a colander, and then Toronto goaltender Frederick Andersen, who later decided to move to Carolina, suffered.
7. Braden Point (Tampa) vs. Florida
Oh, how we miss the Nikita Kucherov and Point gang! While the Russian is being treated, one can only remember these wonderful programs and plays. Canadian viewers in their top 10 picked a longtime moment in the game against Florida, and we suggest remembering another wonderful pass from Kucherov to Point – it was in the game against the Islanders ago. about six months.
6. Jack Roslovik (Columbus) vs. Carolina
Another unexpected representative of Columbus. On February 8, Roslovik imagined himself to be McDavid, playfully passed between the two defenders and left goalkeeper Nedelkvich no chance.
5. Tyler Bertuzzi (Detroit) vs. Tampa
His father rose to fame for hitting on the head. And the son prefers to hit the puck, and he does it really well. And who did he beat! Vasilevsky, Sergachev and Hedman.
4. Matthew Barzal (Islanders) vs. Buffalo
But it is already madness. Barzal simply laughed at the “Blades”, throwing them under his feet after a tête-à-tête. For that, John Tortorella could have simply destroyed with words, had he not been unemployed at the time.
3. Connor McDavid (Edmonton) vs. Winnipeg
Another “locomotive” goal from McDavid, which the entire opposing team and star goalkeeper Hellebike could not leave.
2. Sonny Milano (Anaheim) vs. Buffalo
It is not the goal that is important here, but the pass. Trevor Zegras did it, and how he did it! It was real hockey music: a throw-in from outside the gate and a touchdown. Better than a lacrosse goal because it’s harder to hit.
1. Connor McDavid (Edmonton) vs. Rangers
“Blueshirts” and Alexander Georgiev won’t want to remember the day November 5, when McDavid laughed at them. That’s why he and McDavid, to be constantly remembered.
Maxime Zamiatine
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