How Ovechkin’s newest record helps cement his legacy

The idea came together while Dan Migala was working on proper hand-washing techniques with his 5 1/2-year-old son, William. William is a big NBA fan, so they talked about how he needed to wash his hands for 24 seconds like the shot clock in pro basketball. Dan then asked William about how they could teach more kids how to wash their hands, and William suggested getting a mascot involved.

As the NHL embarks on its second full week of the 2017-18 season, a handful of teams — and one specific player — have lit up the headlines. In honor of their efforts, which will inevitably either be forgotten by season’s end or precede a descent into mediocrity the following week, here’s a