Alex Ovechkin continues his quest to become the NHL`s all-time leading scorer. In a recent game against the Buffalo Sabres, Ovechkin netted his 37th goal of the season, bringing his career total to 890. He now stands just five goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky`s record.
With the NHL regular season entering its final stretch and nine games remaining for the Washington Capitals, the 39-year-old Ovechkin has a limited window to score the necessary five goals this season. His next opportunity comes on Tuesday, April 1st, when the Capitals face the Boston Bruins on the road.
Betting Odds on 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 data suggests Ovechkin`s probability of breaking the record this season has increased to over 70% after his recent goal.
Odds on Scoring Method of Ovechkin`s 895th Goal
Here are the betting odds for how Ovechkin might score his record-tying 895th goal:
- Even Strength: -220
- Powerplay: +165
- Shorthanded: +5000
This season, Ovechkin has scored 28 goals at even strength and 9 on the power play. 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 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 10 matchups, including one earlier this season. The Capitals have two more games scheduled against Columbus, as well as two against the Islanders and Hurricanes, providing further opportunities for Ovechkin to reach his milestone.
