Ovechkin Milestone Thread - Countdown to 894

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Gotta love that Crabb-Beagle-Ovechkin 1st line with Ovi on RW. At least Ovi could make the all-star team on both RW and LW that season, on top of MVP honors.

I think those were different seasons, no?

MVP season was 2012-13 and the Beagle and Crabb year was 2011-12.

That reminds me, Hunter was the worst coach Ovie ever had, he just rode a hot Holtby in the playoffs.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I think those were different seasons, no?

MVP season was 2012-13 and the Beagle and Crabb year was 2011-12.

That reminds me, Hunter was the worst coach Ovie ever had, he just rode a hot Holtby in the playoffs.

After further research, it’s the other way around (MVP in 2012-13, Beagle and Crabb line in 2013-14). Thanks Adam Oates.

And yes, I was so glad Hunter left the team when he did. Holtby made him look 100x better than he was.

EDIT: Looks like I was correct initially.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capitals-insider/wp/2013/01/28/oates-explains-why-he-likes-ovechkin-skating-with-beagle-and-crabb/

 

[Acallabeth]

I think those were different seasons, no?

MVP season was 2012-13 and the Beagle and Crabb year was 2011-12.

That reminds me, Hunter was the worst coach Ovie ever had, he just rode a hot Holtby in the playoffs.

Remember that the Caps are hellbent on whatever it takes to give Ovechkin the record. Which would include reviving the career of the legendary Mr. +50 Jeff Schultz and the secret weapon, TFS himself!

Ovechkin voted All-Star twice will never get old though. Seems like a thing you couldn't make up if you tried lol.

 

[TheGuiminator]

I was making fun of him at the start of the season, saying he would struggle to match Gretzky’s 9 goal season, but I also said he could heat up at any given time, which he did

There’s was never a doubt in my mind he would hit 30 this season, no surprise here.

I also wouldnt be surprise if he «bounce back » next season with 40 goals.

Anyway, it’s pretty much set in stone now that he breaks Gretzky’s record.

 

[ovikovy817]

70 goals in April in 108 games (regular season)
67 Selanne
50 Stamkos
49 Jagr

 

[DRW895]

I think those were different seasons, no?

MVP season was 2012-13 and the Beagle and Crabb year was 2011-12.

That reminds me, Hunter was the worst coach Ovie ever had, he just rode a hot Holtby in the playoffs.

Joel Ward eliminated Boston, but then let team down in G5 against Rangers. Brad Richards totally failed in NYR, but in that day played his best for blueshirts. Cringe memories

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

He may end up getting the record next season.

 

[34]

OV is the greatest player ever cause goals are the only thing that matter.

Yes, GOALS are most important thing in hockey. That is what counts and wins the game. That is what gets fans out of their seats.

Looking forward to Ovechkin beating Gretzkys record.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

okay so Ovechkin has 65 games left to score 42 goals to match Gretzky in the same amount of gp.
does he make it? and if not how many more games do you think it will take to get these last 42?

 

[gtrower]

okay so Ovechkin has 65 games left to score 42 goals to match Gretzky in the same amount of gp.
does he make it? and if not how many more games do you think it will take to get these last 42?

That would take .646 gpg. 53 goal pace. Certainly possible.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

That would take .646 gpg. 53 goal pace. Certainly possible.

its more than possible. I really thought for a short period of time that age finally caught up to OV but hes a freak of nature

 

[BallardEra]

okay so Ovechkin has 65 games left to score 42 goals to match Gretzky in the same amount of gp.
does he make it? and if not how many more games do you think it will take to get these last 42?

I don't think he will but them again guys like Ovechkin and Howe primarily scored in eras that were harder to score in than compared to the 1980s.

Ovechkin won 4 Rockets when he was the lone 50 goal scorer during those seasons. He won a 5th when him and Draisaitl were the only 50 goal scorers during that season.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

I don't think he will but them again guys like Ovechkin and Howe primarily scored in eras that were harder to score in than compared to the 1980s.

Ovechkin won 4 Rockets when he was the lone 50 goal scorer during those seasons. He won a 5th when him and Draisaitl were the only 50 goal scorers during that season.

well his younger seasons really has nothing to do with if hes able to put in 42 in 65. I really do think its possible though.
he likely takes over gretzky next season

 

[kugelbahn]

okay so Ovechkin has 65 games left to score 42 goals to match Gretzky in the same amount of gp.
does he make it? and if not how many more games do you think it will take to get these last 42?

He did 22 in last 32,
if you double both numbers it will be 44 in 64 which will make if faster than Gretz.

It is certainly possible, but every player has hot and cold streaks, OV will have a cold one as well.
I do not think he will catch Gretz in fewer total games played, if I were to bet my house.
But I would not be shocked if he does.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

He did 22 in last 32,
if you double both numbers it will be 44 in 64 which will make if faster than Gretz.

It is certainly possible, but every player has hot and cold streaks, OV will have a cold one as well.
I do not think he will catch Gretz in fewer total games played, if I were to bet my house.
But I would not be shocked if he does.

thats what Im thinking too. I dont think he will get the 42 in 64 but I wouldn't bet money against him doing it.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Joel Ward eliminated Boston, but then let team down in G5 against Rangers. Brad Richards totally failed in NYR, but in that day played his best for blueshirts. Cringe memories

Not sure Richards "totally failed in NYR". He had a very good season, an awful one, and a decent one if I remember correctly.

 

[Jags]

I find this funny. we have been watching Sid and Ovi forever now and somehow through all the arguing on here, there seems to be a growing appreciation for both players by Caps and Pens fans.

Yeah, probably two primary reasons for that...

First, their teams aren't super competitive anymore and they're not counted on to be the top-scoring and most electric players in the league anymore, either. It takes some of the edge off the Sid/Ovi dynamic because now it's more nostalgic than anything else for both groups of fans, which brings us to the second reason...

We can all see the finish line from here for both of them. Everything from here on out is about legacy, and when you quantify the legacy for each guy, the other guy is a huge part of it. The way they pushed each other, played big versus each other... I think we all know (and they especially know) how important their rivalry was for them, for the fans, and for the sport.

 

[Acallabeth]

Yeah, probably two primary reasons for that...

And a secondary reason for Sid as well!

 

[Calderon]

70 goals in April in 108 games (regular season)
67 Selanne
50 Stamkos
49 Jagr

Where are the usual suspects in this list? I guess Howe not being there would make sense as the season was shorter then (though I don't know when the season would end back then). What about Gretzky, did he not finish strong?

 

[Calderon]

I figure Ovi is pretty likely to break the record next season. The 56 goal pace in 32 games obviously isn't something that should be extrapolated over the whole season at his age but certainly 40+ should be possible rather easily if he trains well in the summer, has a good mindset and his linemates aren't all crap.

Now imagine if the stretches were reversed: 22 goals in 32 games and then plummeting to 8 in 43. He'd be written off by now.

I foresee exciting times for the league around a certain big number a year from now.

 

[User9992]

Who knew that Ovi is a Pool fan? He visited Liverpool fan bar in Buffalo!

 

[Zuluss]

Career assist #697.
Passed Fedorov, moved into sole possession of #2 among Russian NHLers.
Tied Hunter for #62 all-time.

 

[PlushMinus]

I figure Ovi is pretty likely to break the record next season. The 56 goal pace in 32 games obviously isn't something that should be extrapolated over the whole season at his age but certainly 40+ should be possible rather easily if he trains well in the summer, has a good mindset and his linemates aren't all crap.

Now imagine if the stretches were reversed: 22 goals in 32 games and then plummeting to 8 in 43. He'd be written off by now.

I foresee exciting times for the league around a certain big number a year from now.

Bolded is going to be the real challenge. Cos they sure have been for the most part this season!

Linemates "not gonna be f***ing suck next season"

 

[DRW895]

Back to back seasons without goals against TBL it`s ******* unfair. Those 2 years TBL as team, not Kucherov, are cleary declining and we can`t say they are good defencesively. All the wost to Vasilevsky in postseason ha ha

 

[Lou Sassole]

Bolded is going to be the real challenge. Cos they sure have been for the most part this season!

Linemates "not gonna be f***ing suck next season"

Hopefully Leonard is on the other wing next season.