Ovechkin milestone thread - 850 and Beyond!

[wetcoast]

Keep fighting the good fight… always complain about Ovechkins PP time, ignoring the usage completely.

I'm pointing out a fact, you calling it complaining is more indicative of your bias than anything else..

I don't think that it's a good team strategy to use any forward in the league for the PP for that much TOI plain and simple.

If only the Caps put out Lars Eller for 40 seconds, they’d so so much better.

Like he is the only option out there for the caps, get serious.

You consistently ignore that Ovechkin is the only player in the league that FORCES a PK defender to either shadow him and allow a 4-on-3, or allow the best PP slapper to run wild.

Yes you are right other teams completely let other top scorers stay open on the PP and never even think about checking them.

You cannot apply the same logic and strategy of other elite players to Ovechkin (when talking the powerplay). It’s as simple as that.

Why not he isn't any more productive than other elite players on the PP.

It's clear that you don't apply the same logic but I forgot the goal of the caps is for Ovechkin to get the goals record right?

 

[Midnight Judges]

Honestly I would be shocked if Ovechkin is actually picking corners. I think the only one he really has down is short side. But the difference between OV and others is how frequently he hits the net. And with his shot that’s all he needs.

Having stood behind the glass and watched Ovie warm up and take a series of one-timers several times, I think Ovie can pick corners if he chooses., and sometimes he does. I've seen him one-timing pucks to the same corner several times in a row with absurd velocity, and from the top of the circle nearly to the wall - very far away. But I think you're right and he's not always picking corners. Sometimes he's just crushing the puck as hard as possible. Ovie - uniquely among all players - can crush the puck in ways that cause wild angles and unpredictable knuckling effects. This creates chaos for opposing goaltenders. Pucks slip through holes that don't seem to be there, or go to part of the goal that the goaltender thinks they have covered. It's a pretty common reaction where the goaltender is just frozen there wondering how an unscreened shot from distance got through.

It's a totally different thing when John Carlson shoots the puck. Carlson can bomb it, but he doesn't have the torque that Ovie does, and so the shots get through based on placement rather than deception.

 

[TJHKY]

 

[TJHKY]

 

[hockeykicker]

one away now from jagr

 

[abo9]

Having stood behind the glass and watched Ovie warm up and take a series of one-timers several times, I think Ovie can pick corners if he chooses., and sometimes he does. I've seen him one-timing pucks to the same corner several times in a row with absurd velocity, and from the top of the circle nearly to the wall - very far away. But I think you're right and he's not always picking corners. Sometimes he's just crushing the puck as hard as possible. Ovie - uniquely among all players - can crush the puck in ways that cause wild angles and unpredictable knuckling effects. This creates chaos for opposing goaltenders. Pucks slip through holes that don't seem to be there, or go to part of the goal that the goaltender thinks they have covered. It's a pretty common reaction where the goaltender is just frozen there wondering how an unscreened shot from distance got through.

It's a totally different thing when John Carlson shoots the puck. Carlson can bomb it, but he doesn't have the torque that Ovie does, and so the shots get through based on placement rather than deception.

He probably doesnt pick a spot because that would render him predictable. With the velocity of (especially his) shots in the NHL, goaltenders mostly "predict" rather than "react" to shots. Choosing a different spot everytime would make it quite difficult for a goalie in movement to decide what to do.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

one away now from jagr

Testament to how amazing these two players really were, considering they both missed significant time in the NHL during their careers.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Mistake

 

[gtrower]

What a classic PF goal. On the forecheck, bullies his guy creating the turnover, finds the loose puck, snipes one.

 

[filinski77]

Ovechkin ties Jagr with almost 500 less career GP.

Remarkable.

 

[Kcoyote3]

Ovechkin ties Jagr with almost 500 less career GP.

Remarkable.

Wow I didn’t realize that

 

[Dessloch]

Ovechkin ties Jagr with almost 500 less career GP.

Remarkable.

Should be noted Jagr left the NHL from age 36 to 38 and came back and played a hell of a lot games as 39 to 45 years old, which racked up alot of games, but not many goals understandably.

That does not take anything away from Ovie though, but brings some insight on why Jagr did not get further ahead in 480 more games played.

 

[Javaman]

I hope he doesnt get it

Yes, at this point, I'd be quite happy to see Ovechkin fail to break Gretzky's record.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Ovie with 2 goals including the GWG. Nice!

Ties Jagr for 3rd most goals all time with 766. Gets point #1390.

One point behind Brett Hull for 23rd all time in points scored. 5 points from being the highest scoring LW of all time. GWG #120 leaves him 1 behind Gordie Howe for second all time.

 

[Video Nasty]

Incredible. What else can be said? It looks like he could pass Howe before the end of the first half of 2022-2023.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Capitals have 24 games left on their schedule. Ovi is 14 goals away from 50 now, currently pacing for 53 goals. All time record for most goals at age 36 is held by Selanne (48).

Matthews is likely putting the Rocket out of reach, but it would be unbelievable if Ovi could break Selanne's record and get his 9th 50 goal season in the process.

 

[M2Beezy]

What an incredible player. I would love it to be there in Vancity on Friday and see Ovechkin move ahead of Jagr but hes got Edmonton to ragdoll before that

 

[Video Nasty]

Capitals have 24 games left on their schedule. Ovi is 14 goals away from 50 now, currently pacing for 53 goals. All time record for most goals at age 36 is held by Selanne (48).

Matthews is likely putting the Rocket out of reach, but it would be unbelievable if Ovi could break Selanne's record and get his 9th 50 goal season in the process.

Certainly seems like he could do it. Even “just” 12 goals in his final 24 gives him the tie. That’s exactly what he had in his 24 games before the two goals he potted tonight.

Even a conservative slump of just 9 more goals this season would give him his 12th season of 45+ goals.

 

[canuckking1]

Capitals have 24 games left on their schedule. Ovi is 14 goals away from 50 now, currently pacing for 53 goals. All time record for most goals at age 36 is held by Selanne (48).

Matthews is likely putting the Rocket out of reach, but it would be unbelievable if Ovi could break Selanne's record and get his 9th 50 goal season in the process.

That'd also tie him with Gretzky for most 50 goals seasons. If not for Covid that records probably his this season.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

That'd also tie him with Gretzky for most 50 goals seasons. If not for Covid that records probably his this season.

Yeah the timing of the 1st lockdown was very unfortunate, he was a lock for 50 in 2019-20, he had more than 10 games left to score the remaining 2 goals.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Hmmm...Ovie now only 14 goals behind Gretzky for first all time in road goals with his 387th and 388th tonight.

Gretzky scored 402 road goals in 742 games. Ovie has scored 388 road goals in 629 games.

Ovie is averaging .617 Goals per game on the road for his career. Pretty amazing. Road warrior!

 

[Plural]

Backs has played 1036 games. So in 96,53% of his career games, he's played with Ovechkin. That has got to be the highest % ever.

 

[TJHKY]

 

[Devonator]

Yes, at this point, I'd be quite happy to see Ovechkin fail to break Gretzky's record.

I hope Ovi breaks Gretzky's record more then ever now!

 

[Frosty415]

What a classic PF goal. On the forecheck, bullies his guy creating the turnover, finds the loose puck, snipes one.

Such an old school power forward goal, fantastic