Ovechkin Milestone Thread - Countdown to 894

[Shark Finn]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858779701696774275

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858730344490692852

 

[DitchMarner]

Hockey gods protecting 99’s records

In his career, how many serious injuries has Ovie had?

It blows that he got hurt during such a great stretch and while being so close to the record, but maybe that's where his age comes in.


McDavid was supposed to be out for a while and only missed three games (obviously he's a lot younger and in his prime). Hopefully Ovechkin won't be out too long. I want the record to be broken this year.

 

[Susannah]

Just heard the Caps are contacting every zoo in the DC area to borrow a camel.

That will get him over the hump.

 

[SkinsFan09]

Per radio interview with Capitals coach this morning:

“This isn't something where his season is ending, I think week-to-week is pretty accurate. I think our doctors want to see him and assess the injury, and then we'll go from there."

 

[Midnight Judges]

In his career, how many serious injuries has Ovie had?

He's not unique in this regard but I'm pretty sure he's played through some things over the years.

 

[Mulletman]

People may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

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One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age:

A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

 

[jimstark]

According to Norwegian radio, Ovie will return in early January 2068. He will be placed in his favorite spot for his one timers in a wheelchair , to make sure he takes the record and play 60 min every game.

 

[jimstark]

One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age: View attachment 933196
A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

You are so right

 

[Randyne]

I think our doctors want to see him and assess the injury, and then we'll go from there

And they didn't? What century is this? They travel there by stagecoach?

 

[BallardEra]

One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age: View attachment 933196
A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

MSL was short though Mulletman.

On him that knee would have been a headshot.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age: View attachment 933196
A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

Man has legendary longevity and durability, here comes Mulletman with the equally legendary bad take. Always on brand, it's why I love you

 

[Gerulaitis]

Hopefully that guy can score 40 a season

or 76 like Mogilny

 

[Gerulaitis]

Yesterday a friend called me from Salt Lake City.

He said there are these two big guys in his area, with shaved heads wearing black leather jackets, they got this thick accent, and they are asking everyone "ixkyus mee, ve arr lookink for owrr frrent Jehk Mahkbayn. Yoo know ver ve ken fint hees house?”

Maybe they want his autograph?

 

[KevinFinnerty]

He'll be back in a week

 

[Fantomas]

One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age: View attachment 933196
A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

Elephant man-ass legs.

 

[BallardEra]

He'll be back in a week

Doesn't look like it based on the vibe and Carberry's word.

Let's see what the doctors say.

 

[Selanne00008]

I think Tuesday Dec 3rd or Dec 6th he will be back. 6-7 games missed. 2 to 3 weeks of rehab

If they wanna play it super safe. Dec 12th which is over 3.5 weeks off and 9 games missed.

 

[BallardEra]

From NHL.com:

"Prior to the injury, Ovechkin had a career-high shooting rate (23.8 percent, 94th percentile; career average: 13.0); his previous high was 15.4 in 68 games during the 2019-20 season. Per NHL EDGE stats, Ovechkin has eight shots of at least 90 miles per hour this season, the second most among forwards behind Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres (10), and his top shot speed (94.98 mph) ranks ninth at the position."

 

[Demandedace]

It's doubly unfortunate that this injury comes during a very dense part of our schedule. We have a game every other night, so he's going to miss several even if he returns "quickly".

Definitely a bummer, but it not being expected to be long-term or at all season ending is at least a relief

 

[Gerulaitis]

I just looked at the stats again.
Ovechkin scored 15 goals in only 18 games.
That's like .833 per game. At the age of 39.
Basically, .833 is 50 goals in 60 games.
The greatest player of this century so far.

 

[BallardEra]

 

[kevsh]

Basically, .833 is 50 goals in 60 games.

Yeah but the problem is, like all projections is that he hasn't scored 50 in 60.
He's scored 15 in 18.

Which is clearly still great for anyone, never mind a guy with that much gray in his hair. But lets wait until he gets 50 in 60 (or 70 for that matter, or just 50 period) before getting carried away?

 

[Gerulaitis]

Yeah but the problem is, like all projections is that he hasn't scored 50 in 60.
He's scored 15 in 18.

Which is clearly still great for anyone, never mind a guy with that much gray in his hair. But lets wait until he gets 50 in 60 (or 70 for that matter, or just 50 period) before getting carried away?

You misunderstood my point. I used 50 in 60 as an examples to show what .833 is

 

[SkinsFan09]

One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age: View attachment 933196
A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

Martin St. Louis out 10-14 days for injury-plagued Rangers | FOX Sports

Rangers RW Martin St. Louis out 10-14 days with knee injury

www.foxsports.com

 

[Lou Sassole]

One can't help to speculate if this injury could've been avoided if Ovechkin would take his physical fitness seriously. I mean look at that gut and those twigs that Ovechkin calls legs. Imagine if he hit the gym on a regular basis. Martin St Louis had legs like these when he was Ovechkin's age: View attachment 933196
A injury like this wouldn't be so serious if Ovechkin had legs like that...

If only Ovie were 5 foot 2 like MSL.