Alex Ovechkin continues his quest to become the NHL`s all-time leading scorer. In the Washington Capitals` recent game against the Buffalo Sabres, Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of the season, bringing his career total to 890. He now needs just five more goals to surpass Wayne Gretzky`s record.
With the NHL regular season entering its final stretch and nine games remaining for the Capitals, the question is: can Ovechkin score the necessary five goals to break the record this season? His next opportunity comes on Tuesday, April 1st, when the Capitals face the Boston Bruins on the road.
Odds of Ovechkin Breaking the Record This Season
According to BetMGM, the odds are leaning towards Ovechkin breaking Gretzky`s record this season:
- Yes: -170
- No: +135
SportsLine`s data indicates that Ovechkin`s chances of breaking the record this season have increased to over 70% after his recent goal. Previously, those chances were estimated at 62% before Sunday`s game.
Odds on the Scoring Method of Ovechkin`s 895th Goal
Here are the betting odds on how Ovechkin will score his 895th career goal:
- Even Strength: -220
- Powerplay: +165
- Shorthanded: +5000
This season, Ovechkin has scored the majority of his goals at even strength (28) compared to the power play (9). His last shorthanded goal was in the 2021-22 season.
Teams Ovechkin Might Score His 895th Goal Against
Here are the odds for which team Ovechkin will score his record-breaking 895th goal against:
- Blue Jackets (+280)
- Islanders (+475)
- Penguins (+600)
- Hurricanes (+950)
- Blackhawks (+3000)
- Bruins (+25000)
Ovechkin has a history of scoring against the Blue Jackets, with six goals in their last ten matchups, including one earlier this season. The Capitals have two more games scheduled against Columbus, as well as two games each against the Islanders and Hurricanes, providing multiple opportunities for Ovechkin to reach the milestone.
