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What record is Alex Ovechkin about to break?

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What record is Alex Ovechkin about to break?

If we take that 0.60 goals-per-game clip and average that out, Ovechkin could break Gretzky’s record during the 2023-24 or 2024-25 season. That’s assuming that he averages an estimated 52 goals-per-game in that timeframe.

Does Alex Ovechkin pass Gretzky?

There’s little doubt in Sharks captain Logan Couture’s mind that Ovechkin can get to No. 1. Ovechkin, as of Saturday morning, had 742 career NHL goals and needed 153 more to pass Wayne Gretzky and become the league’s all-time leader in that category.

Does Ovechkin hold any NHL records?

He has won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s leading goal scorer, an NHL-record nine times, first doing so in 2007–08, when his 65 goals and 112 points also earned him the Art Ross Trophy for most points scored, the Hart Memorial Trophy for most valuable player, and the Lester B. …

How old is Ovi?

26 years (October 10, 1995)
Ovi/Age

What is Wayne Gretzky’s goal record?

894 goals
As Alex Ovechkin ascends the N.H.L.’s record books, the unthinkable is happening: Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals is in jeopardy. Even Gretzky is certain Ovechkin will pass him. WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have a locker room tradition to honor player milestones, led by Peter Laviolette, their coach.

How many hat tricks does Ovechkin?

Ovechkin (28 hat tricks, 17 seasons and counting), Hull (28 in 16 seasons), and Dionne (28 in 18). (In case you’re wondering, Ovechkin generated one playoff hat trick.

Is Ovechkin left handed?

He has moved Alex Ovechkin, a right-handed shot, exclusively to the right wing in part due to this preference.

Who is the best NHL team right now?

NHL Power Rankings 2021: Where every team stands before trade frenzy heats up

  1. 01 Toronto Maple Leafs (15-4-2)
  2. 02 Tampa Bay Lightning (13-4-1)
  3. 03 Vegas Golden Knights (11-4-1)
  4. 04 Florida Panthers (13-4-2)
  5. 05 Washington Capitals (11-5-4)
  6. 06 Winnipeg Jets (12-6-1)
  7. 07 Boston Bruins (11-5-2)
  8. 08 Colorado Avalanche (10-6-1)

How many goals away is Ovechkin from Gretzky?

He’s now just 144 goals away, at age 36. Ovechkin became the second-fastest player to 750 goals (in 1,222 games), behind only (of course) Gretzky (1,001 games). Gordie Howe took 1,598 games to reach 750, while Jaromir Jagr needed 1,661.

Is Alex Ovechkin married?

Anastasia Shubskayam. 2016
Alexander Ovechkin/Spouse

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