Alex Kovalev, by the Numbers: Why He's Having a Rough Year

Many Canadiens fans are growing tired of Kovalev's lacklustre play on the ice this season. However, they must know that Kovalev only had two seasons over 80 points in his long career (2000-01 and 2007-08). After 53 games, Kovy has 37 points (13 goals and 24 assists) on pace for a mere 57 points, a 27-point decrease compared to last year. 1992-93 New York Rangers NHL 65 20 18 38 79 1993-94 New York Rangers NHL 76 23 33 56 154 1994-95 Tolyatti Lada Russia 12 8 8 16 49 1994-95 New York Rangers NHL 48 13 15 28 30       1995-96 New York Rangers NHL 81 24 34 58 98         1996-97 New York Rangers NHL 45 13 22 35 42 1997-98 New York Rangers NHL 73 23 30 53 44 1998-99 New York Rangers ... (link)