The NHL season is nearing its end, and everyone is watching Alex Ovechkin as he tries to break Wayne Gretzky`s record for the most goals in NHL history, a record Gretzky has held since 1999. The Washington Capitals captain scored again on Tuesday, adding to his total with a shot in the third period against the Winnipeg Jets. Although the Capitals lost 3-2 in overtime, Ovechkin`s goal brought his career total to 889, just six goals away from tying Gretzky`s record of 894.
Ovechkin has scored three goals in his last five games, with 11 games left in the regular season. Here are the betting odds from BetMGM on whether and when Alex Ovechkin might break Wayne Gretzky`s all-time goals record.
Odds on Ovechkin Breaking Gretzky`s Record This Season:
Yes (-120) No (-110)
Data from SportsLine indicates that there is a 72.65% chance Ovechkin will break the record this season.
How Ovechkin Might Score His 895th Goal:
Even Strength (-220), Powerplay (+165), Shorthanded (+5000)
This season, Ovechkin has scored 27 goals at even strength and nine on the power play. He hasn`t scored a shorthanded goal since the 2021-22 season.
Teams Ovechkin Could Score His 895th Goal Against:
- Blue Jackets (-110)
- Islanders (+160)
- Hurricanes (+290)
- Penguins (+320)
- Blackhawks (+650)
Ovechkin has a good scoring history against the Blue Jackets, with six goals in his last 10 games against them, including one earlier this season. The Capitals play the Blue Jackets twice more this season, giving Ovechkin more chances to score against them. Washington also has two upcoming games against the New York Islanders, a team Ovechkin hasn`t played yet this season.
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