Alex Kovalev reaches a milestone !
Alex Kovalev(
) notched the 500th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Phoenix Coyotes on a goal by Mike Richards. It's always nice to give a good pass..., he said while posing for photo's..
A native of Russia, Alex Kovalev was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 1st round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 1034 NHL games during his career, notching 372 goals and adding 500 assists along with 1112 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing has played 33 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 18+19=37 with 48 PIM.
