The 2025-26 NHL season begins Oct. 7 and in the coming days, weeks and months, there could be plenty of players reaching milestones. Here's a look at some that could occur.

GOALS

900: Alex Ovechkin -- The Washington Capitals forward became the all-time NHL goals leader with No. 895 when he passed Wayne Gretzky on April 6 and can get to another milestone with his next three. He scored 44 goals in 2024-25 and has at least 30 in 19 of his 20 NHL seasons.

600: Steven Stamkos -- The Nashville Predators center is third among active players with 582 goals, trailing Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby (625). Stamkos is a 15-time 20-goal scorer and is also 10 points from becoming the sixth active player with 1,200.

500: Two No. 1 NHL draft picks, John Tavares (2009) and Patrick Kane (2007)

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