Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of hockey history! He recently scored his 39th goal of the season in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, bringing his career total to 892. Now, the Washington Capitals star is just three goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky`s all-time NHL goals record.
With the NHL regular season entering its final stretch and only seven games remaining for the Capitals, the clock is ticking. Ovechkin`s next opportunity to close in on the record will be at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, April 4th.
Betting Odds on Ovechkin Breaking the Record This Season
Sportsbooks are heavily favoring Ovechkin to break Gretzky`s record this season. According to betting odds, the likelihood of him achieving this feat is very high:
- Yes: -500
- No: +340
His chances have significantly improved recently. Prior to Sunday, data suggested a 62% probability, but after his latest goal, that number has jumped to over 83%.
Odds on Scoring Method of Ovechkin`s 895th Goal
Here`s a breakdown of the betting odds on how Ovechkin might score his potentially record-breaking 895th goal:
- Even Strength: -220
- Powerplay: +165
- Shorthanded: +5000
This season, Ovechkin has scored the majority of his goals at even strength (28), with 11 coming on the power play. Shorthanded goals are rare for him, with his last one dating back to the 2021-22 season.
Teams Against Which Ovechkin Could Score His 895th Goal
These are the teams with the best odds of being the opponent when Ovechkin scores his historic 895th goal:
- Blue Jackets (+150)
- Islanders (+250)
- Hurricanes (+400)
- Penguins (+800)
- Blackhawks (+4000)
Ovechkin has a good track record against the Blue Jackets, scoring six goals in their last ten matchups. The Capitals have two more games scheduled against Columbus this season, along with two against the Islanders and one each against the Hurricanes, Penguins, and Blackhawks.
The anticipation is building as Alex Ovechkin gets closer to potentially rewriting NHL history. Will he break the record this season? And against whom will he score the monumental goal?
