Ovechkin milestone thread - 850 and Beyond!

[apparentlyclueless]

When I think of today's stars it's hard because though I think McD has hit that star power level, he never had that rival that was also a terror to play from age 18 and on. It was a different feel back then.

This is a good point. The whole reason I got interested in NHL was because of the hyped rivalry between those two - it was a thing even in Finland, at least among my age group at that time. I ended up choosing Ovi as my favourite back then and because of that Caps ended up being my favourite team, but I have tons of respect for Crosby. Caps are going to be my favourite team after #8 retires but I truly wish we get to see another rivaly like that in the future with Bedard and Michkov, no matter which teams they end up playing for.

 

[Flying Dego]

This is a good point. The whole reason I got interested in NHL was because of the hyped rivalry between those two - it was a thing even in Finland, at least among my age group at that time. I ended up choosing Ovi as my favourite back then and because of that Caps ended up being my favourite team, but I have tons of respect for Crosby. Caps are going to be my favourite team after #8 retires but I truly wish we get to see another rivaly like that in the future with Bedard and Michkov, no matter which teams they end up playing for.

McD hit the ground running similar to Sid and Ovi but he didn't have that counterpart. So the hype was never full potential for me.

Batman needs the Joker and vice versa.

 

[gtrower]

McD hit the ground running similar to Sid and Ovi but he didn't have that counterpart. So the hype was never full potential for me.

Batman needs the Joker and vice versa.

What Batman needs is for Joker fans to stop constantly spamming the Batman Milestone Thread with Joker commentary and stats.

 

[Devil Dancer]

791

 

[msrulo]

This guy can't stop scoring from the left slot. Lol.

 

[andrjusha]

He does not need a perfect pass to score, thats for sure.
10 to #2

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

791

Doesn’t need a good pass to make a play, that’s the mark of great player.

Not only was the pass way off the mark, it was also telegraphed since Sheary fumbled it the first time.

 

[ViD]

What’s the point record for a 37 year old ? Ovechkin is pretty much a PPG this season

 

[shtorm2005]

What’s the point record for a 37 year old ? Ovechkin is pretty much a PPG this season

Probably could beat goalscoring record for this age

 

[george14]

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Probably could beat goalscoring record for this age

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Shanahan had 40 at 37, or does that not count because he started the season at 36?

 

[Karl Eriksson]

5th best player all time, we are lucky to get to watch him

 

[BallardEra]

Shanahan had 40 at 37, or does that not count because he started the season at 36?

Most goals age 37 season:

1. Bucyk - 40
2. Sakic - 36
3. Esposito - 34
4. Beliveau - 33
5. Gartner - 32

 

[shtorm2005]

Shanahan had 40 at 37, or does that not count because he started the season at 36?

He played 47 games and scored 22 goals before his BD. Counting age at start of the season seems more reasonable because in other case, there wouldn't be full-season stats for 18 old rookies. Rookie can start at 18, but not always finish at 18.

 

[TJHKY]

 

[TJHKY]

 

[filinski77]

The adjusted goal stat is botched mid-year, since it projects the current season to 82GP.

 

[Hockey Outsider]

Here's how Ovechkin's goal-scoring stacks up by age:

Age	Rank	Notes
20​	5th	Behind - Gretzky, Simpson, Bossy Larouche
21​	T-20th
22​	4th	Behind - Gretzky, Selanne, Lemieux
23​	T-8th
24​	T-20th
25​	Out of top 50
26​	Out of top 50
27​	Out of top 50	Lockout-shortened season (on pace for around 7th)
28​	T-9th
29​	9th
30​	T-6th	Behind - Lemieux, Esposito, Andreychuk, Pronovost, Kreider
31​	T-39th
32​	3rd	Behind - Esposito, Hull
33​	2nd	Behind - Jagr
34​	1st	Leader depite it being COVID-shortened season
35​	T-48th	COVID-shortened season, on pace for around 10th
36​	1st
37​	TBD	Bucyk 1st with 40, Sakic 2nd with 36

Ovechkin is "only" the leader twice. But his consistency is incredible (ten years placing in the top ten). He missed out on two years where he was likely to be in the top for his age (2013 and 2021) due to shortened seasons (lockout and COVID). And none of these numbers are adjusted for era (a few players - like Howe and Hull - would sometimes pass Ovechkin, but Ovechkin would almost certainly jump ahead of more players if the numbers were adjusted).

 

[Carlzner]

2 goals so far tonight.

Ovechkin now holds the record for the most goals on the road in NHL history.

 

[canuckking1]

He’s killing the Canucks tonight. 2 goals a little over 10 minutes Into the game

 

[filinski77]

2 goals so far tonight.

Ovechkin now holds the record for the most goals on the road in NHL history.

This is literally one of the most impressive accomplishments / records that has occurred in the NHL in the last few years. Nothing out of the normal with Ovechkin though.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Mantha decided he likes PST.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

2 goals so far tonight.

Ovechkin now holds the record for the most goals on the road in NHL history.

Did it in 90-ish fewer games than 99, super impressive accomplishment again

 

[saffronleaf]

road goal king

 

[Signupnow]

Anyone have a video of his historic goal?

 

[BallardEra]

Anyone have a video of his historic goal?