Alex Ovechkin earned his sixth Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in the 2015-16 season, TSN.ca reports.
Ovechkin won his sixth Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy this season for the most goals scored in the NHL, TSN.ca reports.
Analysis:
Ovechkin finished the season with 50 goals in 79 games to become just the third player in NHL history to have at least seven 50-goal seasons. Rested and healthy, the Capitals will need the "Great 8" to carry his scoring touch into the playoffs in an effort to claim the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
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