25 Most Jaw-Dropping Offensive Moves in NHL History

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The NHL creates as many jaw-dropping moments as any other sport, and many of them we will never forget.

Legends like Wayne Gretzky, Denis Savard and Mario Lemieux have given fans so many amazing moments that will be forever etched in our minds.

Let's take a look at the 25 most jaw-dropping offensive moves in NHL history, shootouts not included.

Rick Nash Wonder Goal

Let's start off with a recent wonder goal by Columbus Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash, who beats multiple Phoenix Coyotes players with tremendous moves then finishes the play with an awesome dangle.

Mario Lemieux Dazzles vs. North Stars

Mario Lemieux scored one of the most memorable goals in playoff history against the Minnesota North Stars in Game 2 of the 1991 Stanley Cup Final.

Bobby Ryan Incredible Goal vs. Predators

Bobby Ryan completely owned the Nashville Predators in last year's playoffs with an amazing goal for the Anaheim Ducks.

Peter Forsberg Owns Flames

Peter Forsberg makes several moves on the Calgary Flames to score a wonderful goal for the Colorado Avalanche.

Maxim Afinogenov 360

Maxim Afinogenov scores an amazing goal with a 360-degree spin for the Buffalo Sabres. This is one of the best goals in NHL history.

Alexander Ovechkin Self-Pass off Boards

Alexander Ovechkin's amazing self-pass off the boards to give himself a great scoring chance against the Montreal Canadiens.

Ovechkin Scores One of the Best Goals Ever

Alexander Ovechkin made a brilliant move to get by a Phoenix Coyotes player to score an amazing goal we might never see again.

Jaromir Jagr Embarrasses Blackhawks

Jaromir Jagr embarrasses the Chicago Blackhawks with a few unbelievable moves then finishes it off with an awesome goal in the Stanley Cup Final.

Spezza Puts the Moves on Montreal

Jason Spezza scores an amazing goal for the Ottawa Senators with a great move past a Montreal Canadiens defenseman.

Bure Uses Speed and Skill to Score vs. Bruins

Vancouver Canucks star Pavel Bure uses great speed and an amazing move to score on the Boston Bruins.

Denis Savard Best Goal Ever?

Chicago Blackhawks star Denis Savard scores arguably the greatest goal in NHL history with several jaw-dropping moves against the Edmonton Oilers.

Jordan Eberle Scores Amazing 1st Career Goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle scores his first ever NHL goal in extraordinary fashion by making a great move past a Calgary Flames defenseman then beating goalie Miikka Kiprusoff with a nice move.

Kane Spin-O-Rama Pass

Patrick Kane with one of the best assists ever on a spin-o-rama pass for a Chicago Blackhawks goal!

Best Pass Ever?

The Buffalo Sabres' Christian Ruuttu makes arguably the best pass in hockey history against the old Hartford Whalers in 1989.

Wayne Gretzky Sets Up Coffey

The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, sets up Edmonton Oilers teammate Paul Coffey with an amazing blind pass for the goal.

Datsyuk vs. Dallas

Pavel Datsyuk scores an amazing goal against the Dallas Stars with an unreal move past the goaltender.

Datsyuk Dominates Multiple Sharks Players

Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk undresses multiple San Jose Sharks players with a number of awesome moves and scores.

Evgeni Malkin Owns Devils

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin owns the New Jersey Devils and scores an amazing goal with several fantastic moves.

Denis Savard Spin-O-Rama!

Montreal Canadiens star forward Denis Savard scores one of his famous spin-o-rama goals against the Detroit Red Wings.

Yzerman Defeats the Entire Blackhawks Team

Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman makes several amazing moves to score an awesome goal against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Darren McCarty Wins Stanley Cup

Detroit Red Wings forward Darren McCarty makes an incredible move to set up a great scoring chance that allowed him to win the Stanley Cup against the Philadelphia Flyers.