Ovechkin milestone thread - 850 and Beyond!

[Alexander the Gr8]

No ligament damage means he’s coming back and smashing that record. Only question is if he will have enough time left or not.

He’s going to miss approximately 15-20 games over the next 6 weeks, meaning he‘ll have 45 games left to score the remaining 27 goals. It’s going to be a close call, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see him break it in the final game of the season.

We’re in for an exciting race to the finish!

 

[Rebels57]

May a black hole suck this timeline into oblivion asap

Yup. Nothing universallly enjoyable and good is allowed to happen.

 

[george14]

I think most reasonable people figured he would be out a while. It’s also worth mentioning he got somewhat injured last year and I recall him leaving practice injured prior to this season. A lot of people were coping and assuming he would only be out 1 week. I could see him being out the max of 6 weeks and maybe more given his age. It’s best to treat older players with more caution given how good he has been this season.

 

[Jixer19]

No ligament damage means he’s coming back and smashing that record. Only question is if he will have enough time left or not.

He’s going to miss approximately 15-20 games over the next 6 weeks, meaning he‘ll have 45 games left to score the remaining 27 goals. It’s going to be a close call, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see him break it in the final game of the season.

We’re in for an exciting race to the finish!

Well, I for one hope he does beat the record this year as we never know what can happen year to year and the sooner he does it, the better. I saw it said he was out 4-6 weeks and glad to hear that you said no ligament damage, so he should come back relatively guns blazing. I know I am an Avs fan, but once Ovie gets close (within a few goals of it), I was going to start trying to watch more games as I just want to see Ovie's reaction when he does beat it. Will be one hell of a feat and accomplishment, the celebration should be awesome

 

[CokenoPepsi]

This sucks, could have been a historic season for a player his age

 

[Rafafouille]

6 weeks makes him ready for new years, 45 games left in the season. Pace of 49 goals does it.

4 weeks makes him ready for December 20th against the Canes, an extra 6 games. Pace of 43 goals to beat the record.



Still very much doable. Will just make it that much more impressive.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Very doable this year if can come back completely healthy. But even if it doesn't, virtual guarantee history will be made next year.

 

[WarriorofTime]

He has this and next season, I hope that he and the Caps take a more conservative approach and go the full six weeks so he comes back as good as ever.

 

[authentic]

This sucks, could have been a historic season for a player his age

Probably still will be, but point taken.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

He has this and next season, I hope that he and the Caps take a more conservative approach and go the full six weeks so he comes back as good as ever.

I agree, let him recover, train and ramp up the intensity so he can pick up where he left off filling the back of everyone’s nets.

 

[ViD]

Bad news he is going on that lasagna and beer diet now, who knows what weight he will be by NYE

 

[User9992]

Still getting the record this season

Nope. 6 weaks out

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Such a bad break for Ovy. 4-6 weeks he would easily score about 15 goals. Hopefully he doesn't lose his form when he returns.

 

[StreetHawk]

Such a bad break for Ovy. 4-6 weeks he would easily score about 15 goals. Hopefully he doesn't lose his form when he returns.

Well average of 3 games a week would be 12-18 games. He was in a torrid pace in his 18 games to date. Needed 26 to tie and 27 to break the record. Might have done it this season if he stayed healthy. 27 goals in 64 games would have been doable.