Ovechkin Milestone Thread - Countdown to 894

[shtorm2005]

empty net goal for passing Howe ugh...

tying goal was a great shot but not the way I'd want to pass for sure

great tribute though love Mark Howe

It was very nice ENG though. First didn't want to score and passed to Kuzy, then scored not looking at the net.

 

[Drakon]

empty net goal for passing Howe ugh...

tying goal was a great shot but not the way I'd want to pass for sure

great tribute though love Mark Howe

He tried to pass it off to Kuznetsov, guy just passed it right back to Ovi.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

On pace for 50 goals again this year. Such a stud. We will never see a goal scorer like him again.

 

[gtrower]

empty net goal for passing Howe ugh...

tying goal was a great shot but not the way I'd want to pass for sure

great tribute though love Mark Howe

I mean he passed up a clear chance at it to give it to Kuzy who proceeded to say “forget that” and give it right back to him. And then he scored a no-look facing his own net from 40 feet. As ENGs goal, that was a beaut.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Of course. So he's normally more active? Reminds me of a 45 yr old Teemu in this game.

Not really. He became more conservative with his energy. He turns it on when he needs to. If you go back to the game against Edmonton at home, he was everywhere that game

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Passing legend Gordie Howe with goal #802, Alex Ovechkin is Evgeny Kuznetsov goals away from Wayne Gretzky.

 

[SkinsFan09]

Reminder Wayne Gretzky's record-breaking 50th goal in 39 games was an empty netter.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

92 goals away from 894 thanks to #92 Evgeny Kuznetsov

 

[JenniferH]

Sure, it was an ENG, but it was a pretty dang awesome ENG.

 

[EdJovanovski]

GOAT

 

[tabness]

I mean he passed up a clear chance at it to give it to Kuzy who proceeded to say “forget that” and give it right back to him. And then he scored a no-look facing his own net from 40 feet. As ENGs goal, that was a beaut.

for sure he looked like he didnt want it that way and not a celebration initially

anyway enjoy to Caps/OV fans, amazing record

 

[Carlzner]

I personally would rather score on a goalie for a record goal.



Of course. So he's normally more active? Reminds me of a 45 yr old Teemu in this game.

How many nhl goals do you have, personally?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

 

[Jbwest31]

it’s really annoying that people are complaining about it being an ENG. OV just did something nobody thought we’d ever see and people wanna cry about how it happened. Just enjoy being able to see history.

 

[Khomutov]

Most empty net goals in NHL history:

1. Gretzky 56
2. Ovechkin 54

 

[Fantomas]

High difficulty ENG, give credit where it's due

 

[NeelyWasAWarrior]

On pace for 50 goals again this year. Such a stud. We will never see a goal scorer like him again.

The consistency and longevity. I don't care that he's got two less cups than Sid.

This guy's legacy is a tier higher.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

it’s really annoying that people are complaining about it being an ENG. OV just did something nobody thought we’d ever see and people wanna cry about how it happened. Just enjoy being able to see history.

Especially because OV had an easy EN chance and passed to Kuzy instead who passed up a wide open goal to drop it back to OV

 

[genk]

Extremely fitting he did by ENG.

 

[abax44]

How many nhl goals do you have, personally?

More than you.

 

[SkinsFan09]

Extremely fitting he did by ENG.

Well he's chasing the No. 1 ENG scorer ever.

 

[Chimaera]

I personally would rather score on a goalie for a record goal.



Of course. So he's normally more active? Reminds me of a 45 yr old Teemu in this game.

He picks his spots. When the energy is needed, he still has it. Top speed is gone, acceleration too, but he’s capable of moves and physicality when he has to do it. Late on a back to back with travel? Likely not the most in the tank. But he works his ass off to get in the shape he is in now.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

The consistency and longevity. I don't care that he's got two less cups than Sid.

This guy's legacy is a tier higher.

I don't like using championships as a significant argument when comparing players in team sports. Sid has other arguments for all around game and I can see both sides but I agree with you. Ovi is the best of his generation and up there in the all time conversation. I really hope he decides to play long enough to go for 1000 career goals. Definitely within reach if he wants to try for it, though I suspect he goes back to Russia sometime between breaking the record and 1000.

 

[abax44]

He picks his spots. When the energy is needed, he still has it. Top speed is gone, acceleration too, but he’s capable of moves and physicality when he has to do it. Late on a back to back with travel? Likely not the most in the tank. But he works his ass off to get in the shape he is in now.

Yeah, on the breakaway he looked sloooow, was hoping he'd score 802 there. Definitely still has the power aspect of his game though.

 

[gtrower]

Tale of two seasons for Ovi right now.

First 18 games: 8+6, 14 points, 0.78 ppg, -15

Last 18 games: (Ranks listed based on 16 Nov - present)

14 goals (T-2nd)
27 points (T-3rd)
1.50 ppg (T-8th)
+11 (T-14th)
12 EVGs (1st)
20 EVPs (1st)