Ovechkin milestone thread - 850 and Beyond!

[Randyne]

I am a bit stunned why anyone would call Osh a “buttery soft player”. There is a reason why the Caps’ fans have called him a “honey badger”. When he was healthy he was absolutely relentless for his size.

More like "please don't get hurt" player.

 

[banks]

I've said in this thread that he'll break the record this season. But it looks like he could do it in less games than Gretz, and win the Rocket while doing it.

I'm not saying either of those things happen. But the fact that it's a discussion 17 games into the season is incredible. Watching Ovie play is something that most of us will enjoy telling our kids/grandkids about. Take it in, sports fans.

 

[thekernel]

I'm shocked by how good Ovi still looks out there. Last night Theodore looked like he was fighting in a dream trying to knock him off the ENG

 

[ViD]

Ovechkin already stated multiple times in his Russian interviews, he’s not staying past next season if the goal record is broken

 

[Firsov99]

More like "please don't get hurt" player.

I know that his last seasons have been brutal health-wise, but I still can’t cast a stone in his direction. He was an important piece of our championship team. I will still remember him as the Caps’ honey badger.

 

[rajuabju]

It would be pretty incredible if Ovie keeps this pace up, or even close to it, and surpasses Gretzky by end of this season

Such a treat to watch this guy competing every night, and I'm not even a Caps fan.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Everybody is probably underestimating what a great impact getting rid of buttery soft players like Backstrom and Oshie has had on Ovechkin. Spending time with guys like that will take a toll on you mentally, especially someone like Backstrom. Not surprised Ovechkin has bounced back.

Hell yeah Mulletman sighting

 

[Fantomas]

Ovechkin already stated multiple times in his Russian interviews, he’s not staying past next season if the goal record is broken

Don't blame him. Who'd want to stay and live in DC.

 

[pezpunk]

Don't blame him. Who'd want to stay and live in DC.

The suburbs are lovely, with 7 of the 10 richest counties in the nation. Crime is low in the city as well. Other than traffic, what’s not to like?

Sounds like you’ve spent little to no time here.

 

[Hanji]

Don't blame him. Who'd want to stay and live in DC.

I'm thinking Ovechkin is gonna like the DC area come Jan 20th.

 

[Golden_Jet]

I'm thinking Ovechkin is gonna like the DC area come Jan 20th.

Like you’d know, what he likes.

 

[ChaosLord]

As crazy as it sounds (and I hope I'm not jinxing him here) I think OV also has his eyes on the most 50 goal seasons record (he's currently tied with Gretzky and Mike Bossy with 9). Caps fans are well aware of the superhuman will and determination of this dude. Yeah he's 39, but if there's ever been a 39 year old who could actually do it, its him.

 

[kicksavedave]

Don't blame him. Who'd want to stay and live in DC.

Well a huge number of ex or retired Caps from all over stay there after they're done playing. Quite a few actually return there after ending their careers elsewhere. Its the same with ex Redskin/WTF/Commanders players too. So, you know, plenty of people want to stay and live there.

 

[BallardEra]

I'm already resigned to seeing a 300 pound version of Ovie roll into training camp next season if he drops 50 goals this season, breaking 895 and ending above 900+ career goals.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

I'm already resigned to seeing a 300 pound version of Ovie roll into training camp next season if he drops 50 goals this season, breaking 895 and ending above 900+ career goals.

Ovechkin hitting the ice looking like an off-season Byfuglien would be hilarious and I hope he does it.

 

[Fantomas]

The suburbs are lovely, with 7 of the 10 richest counties in the nation. Crime is low in the city as well. Other than traffic, what’s not to like?

Just a bunch of boring suburbs for rich a-holes. There's nothing to do there. I did enjoy the Lincoln memorial.

 

[Firsov99]

Well a huge number of ex or retired Caps from all over stay there after they're done playing. Quite a few actually return there after ending their careers elsewhere. Its the same with ex Redskin/WTF/Commanders players too. So, you know, plenty of people want to stay and live there.

I visited DC last year, and I was very pleasantly surprised. I stayed at Hotel Washington, so I had easy access to most monuments and museums. The architecture is pretty, and it was, unexpectedly for me, very clean too. I even got a chance to catch a Caps game.

 

[BallardEra]

Last season he didn't get goal #13 until February 11 which was game #48.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

As for Ovi saying in interviews he wants to return to Russia once his contract is up, the situation there a year and a half from now might dissuade him from going back. He has a family to consider. Players say a lot of things to please certain people. Not saying he won't go, but also realize circumstances can change. The team looking like a Cup contender at that point could also influence his decision.

 

[Hockey Outsider]

Ovechkin is #1 all-time by first goals and #2 all-time by P% (among players with at least 100 first goals)

#	Player	1G		#	Player	1G	Team P%
1​	Alex Ovechkin	146​		1​	Maurice Richard	109​	.807​
2​	Jaromir Jagr	135​		2​	Alex Ovechkin	146​	.767​
3​	Brett Hull	131​		3​	Phil Esposito	103​	.762​
4​	Gordie Howe	127​		4​	Mark Messier	110​	.741​
5​	Teemu Selanne	119​		5​	Gordie Howe	127​	.740​
6​	Joe Sakic	117​		6​	Bobby Hull	111​	.739​
7​	Sidney Crosby	116​		7​	Jaromir Jagr	135​	.715​
8​	Jarome Iginla	114​		8​	Teemu Selanne	119​	.706​
9​	Bobby Hull	111​		9​	Brendan Shanahan	107​	.701​
10​	Mark Messier	110​		10​	Dave Andreychuk	105​	.690​
11​	Maurice Richard	109​		11​	Joe Sakic	117​	.688​
12​	Brendan Shanahan	107​		12​	Keith Tkachuk	105​	.686​
13​	Dave Andreychuk	105​		13​	Steve Yzerman	100​	.685​
14​	Keith Tkachuk	105​		14​	Jarome Iginla	114​	.680​
15​	Mike Modano	104​		15​	Mike Modano	104​	.678​
16​	Phil Esposito	103​		16​	Sidney Crosby	116​	.677​
17​	Steve Yzerman	100​		17​	Brett Hull	131​	.672​
18​	Mario Lemieux	100​		18​	Mario Lemieux	100​	.670​
19​	Alex Delvecchio	100​		19​	Alex Delvecchio	100​	.660​

What does the second table show us? ie when Ovechkin scores the first goal, the Capitals have won 76.7% of their games?

 

[Randyne]

What does the second table show us? ie when Ovechkin scores the first goal, the Capitals have won 76.7% of their games?

when Ovechkin scores the first goal, the Capitals have Points % =.767, not win%

 

[Hockey Outsider]

when Ovechkin scores the first goal, the Capitals have Points % =.767, not win%

Thank you. That's what I meant (but it could have been phrased better).