In January 2006, during his rookie season, Alex Ovechkin scored a remarkable goal that has since become iconic among hockey fans worldwide. Playing against the Phoenix Coyotes, with Wayne Gretzky as their head coach, Ovechkin pulled off a stunning feat by scoring while on his back. After attempting to maneuver around a defender and falling, he managed to collect the puck on his backhand and sweep it into the net while sliding towards the boards. Ovechkin capped off his rookie season in spectacular fashion, finishing with 52 goals, 106 points, and winning the Calder Trophy.