Player Discussion Alexander Ovechkin (Vol. 4)

[Ridley Simon]

When is he due back?

28th vs TOR

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Report: Ovechkin back on regular line at Capitals practice ahead of game vs. Leafs

Alex Ovechkin's return to game action appears imminent. The Washington Capitals captain skated on his regular line next to Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas at practice on Friday ahead of a Saturday tilt with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[John Price]

 

[John Price]

 

[Corby78]

I’ve got to admit, this is so fast I’m a bit worried

 

[zappa4ever]

I’ve got to admit, this is so fast I’m a bit worried

All timelines were 4-6 weeks
we're at 5 weeks 4 days right now
sounds about right

 

[george14]

Caps fans were saying he will miss no time because he is “superhuman,” now the 4-6 week timeline is too fast? He has been out nearly the max time that was stated. Have faith in the staff.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Caps fans were saying he will miss no time because he is “superhuman,”

You should quote whomever said that and reply to that person.

Good luck with that.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I thought he’d back sooner. I mentioned as such. Never did I see anyone state (in seriousness) that he’d miss no time?

It is what it is. Glad he’s back

 

[BallardEra]

40 goals in his last 56 games played.

25 goals to go with 46 games left.

 

[kicksavedave]

40 goals in his last 56 games played.

25 goals to go with 46 games left.

Its going to be close. If he does it this year, it'll be the last month. Not much margin now. I still bet he does it this year.

 

[Cappy76]

Columbus is a short 4 to 5 hour drive for me so I'm circling the 4/12 game and hoping to witness history

 

[BallardEra]

From age 30 and on until the end of his career, Gretzky scored 188 goals in 592 games.

26.0 goal pace over 82 games.

Since Ovechkin's 30th birthday, he's scored 395 goals in 686 games.

47.2 goal pace over 82 games.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

From age 30 and on until the end of his career, Gretzky scored 188 goals in 592 games.

26.0 goal pace over 82 games.

Since Ovechkin's 30th birthday, he's scored 395 goals in 686 games.

47.2 goal pace over 82 games.

What’s the reverse look like, before 30 for each….

 

[BallardEra]

What’s the reverse look like, before 30 for each….

For Gretzky:

706 goals in 895 games for 64.7 goals pace over 82 games


For Ovechkin:

475 goals in 760 games for 51.3 goals pace over 82 games.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

For Gretzky:

706 goals in 895 games for 64.7 goals pace over 82 games


For Ovechkin:

475 goals in 760 games for 51.3 goals pace over 82 games.

Thanks! Wow those are some numbers…prime 99 was siiiiiiilly….

 

[BallardEra]

Thanks! Wow those are some numbers…prime 99 was siiiiiiilly….

He also started in his age 19 season while Ovie had to wait and start at 20 due to the lockout.

It also shows you how many goals Ovie had to make up on the back end of his career too.

 

[Jags]

He also started in his age 19 season while Ovie had to wait and start at 20 due to the lockout.

It also shows you how many goals Ovie had to make up on the back end of his career too.

The thing that jumps out at me is 47.2 post-30 versus 51.3 pre-30.

That level of consistency is flucking insane.

Plus at this rate he'll still be putting up 30+ when he's 60. Simple math. The numbers don't lie.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The thing that jumps out at me is 47.2 post-30 versus 51.3 pre-30.

That level of consistency is flucking insane.

Plus at this rate he'll still be putting up 30+ when he's 60. Simple math. The numbers don't lie.

It is insane.

That’s why I yawn when I see guys like Matthews start a career hot. So what…get back to me in year 14 if he’s still dropping 50g seasons…

 

[Calicaps]

It is insane.

That’s why I yawn when I see guys like Matthews start a career hot. So what…get back to me in year 14 if he’s still dropping 50g seasons…

to Matthews's credit, he knows it. his fans, tho...

 

[BallardEra]

41 goals in his last 58 games since he turned it around last season on January 27 versus Dallas.

 

[BallardEra]

Ovechkin now needs 23 goals in his last 43 games to hit 895.

He has 19 goals in 23 games this season and 42 goals in his last 59 games overall.

Very possible he breaks it this season if he stays healthy.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Got the family tix to the Sharks/Caps on 3/15. Probably too soon for the record, but I don’t care. My options here were limited

 

[BallardEra]

He needs 3 more goals to hit 400 from age 30 and on.

397 goals in 688 games. 47.3 goals over 82 games.

Howe - 415
Esposito - 409
Ovechkin - 397
Bucyk - 374
Selanne - 338
Brett Hull - 328
Dionne - 321
Messier - 314
Jagr - 306
Gartner - 304

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

From age 30 and on until the end of his career, Gretzky scored 188 goals in 592 games.

26.0 goal pace over 82 games.

Since Ovechkin's 30th birthday, he's scored 395 goals in 686 games.

47.2 goal pace over 82 games.

Want to see Ovie score 60 goals this year!!!