'''Sergei Gonchar''' is a defenseman for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] of the [[National Hockey League]]. Born in Chelyabinsk, [[Russia]], he is known as an “offensive-defenseman” (in that he scores many points relative to other defenseman in the league), and can often be found playing on the [[power play]]. He has scored more goals than any defenseman in the league since 2000.<ref>http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8458951&service=page&tab=bio</ref>
==NHL Careercareer=====Early Careercareer===
Gonchar spent the first couple years of his NHL career bouncing back and forth from both the [[Washington Capitals]] and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Portland Pirates. Once he settled into a steady position with the Capitals, he became known as an offensive wizard, enjoying his best statistical season in 2002-2003, with 67 points (18 goals, 49 assists).