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The Noon Number: This is 40

A look at some of the Great 8’s favorite victims

By J.P.
Philadelphia Flyers v Washington Capitals Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images

6 - Number of franchises against whom Alex Ovechkin has scored 40 regular-season goals, with the Flyers added to the list last night. That puts him sixth all-time on that list (trailing guys who played their opponents more frequently, with so many fewer teams in the League):

Next up for Ovi? Well, he has 39 goals in his career against the Rangers (and Panthers), 36 against the Penguins and Devils and 35 against the Sabres. Looks like another goal-scoring record well within his sights...