Ovechkin Milestone Thread - Countdown to 894 (892 and counting)

[BallardEra]

5 goals in 9 games. If anyone can do that, it's Ovechkin

That's a .555 goals per game pace.

Since he returned from his injury he has 22 goals in 39 games which is a .564 goals per game pace.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

From a person who was born into Pittsburgh everything, meaning I'm not exactly a Washington fan lol, Ovechkin is without a doubt the greatest goal scorer of all time and top 10 player ever. I've really grown to appreciate how dominant Ovi has been at putting pucks in the net, on a historical scale.

The longevity really does it for me. If not for the knee injury, he's probably a 50 goal scorer at 39. Add that to the durability and the career is extremely impressive. For a guy who plays a hard game, he's held up as well as anyone in league history, over a 2 decade stretch.

I hope Sid and Ovi can somehow get 1 more showdown in the postseason before they both decide to hang them up, but given the state of the Pens now, I'm not putting any money on that happening.

Regardless, 8 will be getting a big round of applause from this Pens faithful when the record falls and he eventually decides to retire. Legendary career.

Much respect, man. Two generational greats that have been with their franchises the entire time.

 

[trellaine201]

Should the NHL just let him do this before the year ends?

 

[BallardEra]

If he gets it before the Pens game, the Caps will rest him and won't play him in that game.

 

[TheBeard]

What happens if he ties the record and the caps win the cup? Is he really gonna come back just for one goal?

 

[BallardEra]

What happens if he ties the record and the caps win the cup? Is he really gonna come back just for one goal?

He has $9.5 million reasons to return and finish his contract.

Plus under your scenario, he'd also want one last kick at a third Cup

 

[ViD]

Wayne and Gary packing bags

 

[TheBeard]

He has $9.5 million reasons to return and finish his contract.

Plus under your scenario, he'd also want one last kick at a third Cup

That grind is a lot, especially on a 39 year old.

 

[BallardEra]

That grind is a lot, especially on a 39 year old.

No doubt but a winning environment helps a lot to keep him rejuvenated.

 

[ImporterExporter]

Much respect, man. Two generational greats that have been with their franchises the entire time.

Honestly, it's very similar to Gordie Howe and Jean Beliveau's long time rivalry, Many great battles, both ultimate legends who played forever with 1 club. Winger/Center combo to match!

 

[andrjusha]

4 or 5 goals to go!​

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

4 or 5 goals to go!​

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LOL, I see what you did there. Rod w/the no cap is crazy, looking back at it!

 

[kugelbahn]

Is it OV's new shtick scoring on deflections between legs?
Another even strength goal puts him at 564, just 2 behind Gordie for 2nd all-time!

 

[BallardEra]

Most NHL goals from age 30 season and on:

Ovechkin - 415
Howe - 415
Esposito - 409
Bucyk - 374
Selanne - 338
Brett Hull - 328
Dionne - 321
Messier - 314
Jagr - 306
Gartner - 304

 

[Randyne]

1333 primary points:

 

[Calicaps]

Still at 890, but leading his team

What happens if he ties the record and the caps win the cup? Is he really gonna come back just for one goal?

Yes. But also he'd be another 5 goals from becoming the only guy with 900.

 

[filinski77]

I still can't believe that Ovechkin at 39 years old is 6th in the league in goals despite missing 16 games this season with a broken leg.

6th in goals
2nd in goals/gp
1st in goals/60 (strong lead over Drai at #2)
1st in ESG/60 (24% higher than #2 Thompson)

 

[SkinsFan09]

I still can't believe that Ovechkin at 39 years old is 6th in the league in goals despite missing 16 games this season with a broken leg.

6th in goals
2nd in goals/gp
1st in goals/60 (strong lead over Drai at #2)
1st in ESG/60 (24% higher than #2 Thompson)

5 v 5

2nd in the NHL in goals/60
8th in in the NHL in points/60

As good of a season as you can ask for at 39.

 

[kugelbahn]

Full list of OV countdowns for those confused

5 to break Gretz record
4 to tie Gretz record
3 to update NHL record for 40 goals seasons to 14
2 ESG to tie Howe for 2nd all-time
1 GWG to break Jagrs record

 

[Randyne]

Full list of OV countdowns for those confused

5 to break Gretz record
4 to tie Gretz record
3 to update NHL record for 40 goals seasons to 14
2 ESG to tie Howes for 2nd all-time
1 GWG to break Jagrs record

10 to 900

 

[BallardEra]

I think he'll get 3 goals over his next 3 games

Will need 1 in his final 6 games to tie the record and 2 to beat it.

 

[Herregud]

5 v 5

2nd in the NHL in goals/60
8th in in the NHL in points/60

As good of a season as you can ask for at 39.

As good of a season as you can ask for at 29. Absolutely absurd the amount of people trying to downplay this man's legacy the closer he gets.

 

[M2Beezy]

Heres the goal for those who missed it (myself shamefully included)

 

[Mitch nylander]

Honestly just incredible stuff from Ovi...

he's also got the second highest point per game ever for a player aged 39 in a season (only behind Howe)

Also, only 2 goals away from the most goals ever from a 39 year old

 

[BallardEra]

Honestly just incredible stuff from Ovi...

he's also got the second highest point per game ever for a player aged 39 in a season (only behind Howe)

Also, only 2 goals away from the most goals ever from a 39 year old

Shame he missed those 16 games with the injury.