
By The Numbers: 56—The Number That Meant the Game Was Over
Why Wayne Gretzky’s 56 empty-net goals mattered—and what they reveal about trust, awareness, and the quiet parts of greatness in NHL hockey history.

Why Wayne Gretzky’s 56 empty-net goals mattered—and what they reveal about trust, awareness, and the quiet parts of greatness in NHL hockey history.

Ovechkin stole the headlines, but the real question is: what did Montreal learn from an 8–4 night that showed both promise and problems?

Ovechkin at 40 is still pure electricity—hat tricks, milestones, swagger. Number 8 isn’t just a jersey number; it’s a living, roaring legend on ice.