Ovechkin Milestone Thread - Countdown to 894

[Firsov99]

He's physically slowing down after hot start. I'm actually starting to think he won't get there.

You mean the record?

 

[The Grim Reaper]

You mean the record?

Denny’s, for a grand slam breakfast.

 

[Firsov99]

Denny’s, for a grand slam breakfast.

Ha! It’s actually quite interesting that you mentioned this. I am very concerned about his longevity because of his diet. He doesn’t care about what he eats, and older players should.

Although he can still have the grand slam breakfast and a large soda in the morning and then score a pair of goals in the evening.

 

[Selanne00008]

He really should finish up this season right around 777 (has a nice ring to it too!), around 46 goals.

That would 117 left. 3 more seasons could do it.

pace at a 40 goal mark and he’ll pass Howe around this time next year.

I am not worried about his diet. Russian machine never breaks.

 

[Firsov99]

He really should finish up this season right around 777 (has a nice ring to it too!), around 46 goals.

That would 117 left. 3 more seasons could do it.

pace at a 40 goal mark and he’ll pass Howe around this time next year.

I am not worried about his diet. Russian machine never breaks.

Gotta do 50+ now to have a chance. It’s going to be harder to score for him each year. So he has to front load his production in the next couple of seasons.

 

[Sun God Nika]

I can see him playing up to 42.

These are worst case totals .

Age
36: 10 more goals this year
37: 35 goals
38: 30 goals
39: 30 goals
40: 20 goals

if he falls short of this totals at any age he will come on for a 41, and possibly a 42 year old season to break the record, but he likely gets more than those totals.

tldr, Ovi is going to break the record.

 

[HurricaneFanatic]

You mean the record?

Yes. He's showing signs now.
I think next year will tell the tale.

 

[Hockey Outsider]

Ovechkin is now 25 goals away from tying Gordie Howe for most goals with a single franchise (786). There's still a chance he ties this by the end of this season (but it's looking more likely that it'll be early in 2023).

Nobody else in NHL history (aside from Howe and Ovechkin) have 700 goals for a single franchise. As far as I can tell, only four other players have 600 goals for one franchise (Yzerman, Lemieux, Sakic, Hull).

 

[Firsov99]

Yes. He's showing signs now.
I think next year will tell the tale.

It sure will. I would be very happy if he reaches 800 and passes Howe at this point. One step at a time.

 

[Drakon]

Yes. He's showing signs now.
I think next year will tell the tale.

You're really obsessive. Seek help.

 

[HurricaneFanatic]

You're really obsessive. Seek help.

I've never been disrespectful here. Back up.

 

[Drakon]

I've never been disrespectful here. Back up.

You're constantly disrespectful. And you picked a bad night, he just scored a pair.

 

[HurricaneFanatic]

You're constantly disrespectful. And you picked a bad night, he just scored a pair.

Does it hurt your feelings I'm not cheering for him to break it? Get a grip dude it's just a game.

 

[Drakon]

Does it hurt your feelings I'm not cheering for him to break it? Get a grip dude it's just a game.

Not at all, but pointing out that you're really obsessive in a really sad way is also fair.

 

[sgt Hartman]

Ovechkin scores 5 in 5
HFboards: he will break the record
Ovechkin goes scoreless in 5 games
HFboards: no record for fat old russian

on repeat

 

[DRW895]

Who knows, maybe Saros will be the goalie, who will give up 895-th goal

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

Yes. He's showing signs now.
I think next year will tell the tale.

Showing signs lol. People like you have been saying this for the last 10 years, you'd think y'all would give up. I guess eventually you'll be right though.

 

[TJHKY]

 

[TJHKY]

 

[HurricaneFanatic]

Not at all, but pointing out that you're really obsessive in a really sad way is also fair.

Your opinion, I respect your desire to be thin skinned.

 

[HurricaneFanatic]

Showing signs lol. People like you have been saying this for the last 10 years, you'd think y'all would give up. I guess eventually you'll be right though.

Nah I'm seeing it over the last month or 2. Something definitely "off" perhaps injury or what not. I'm sure he'll prove me wrong. Lol

 

[DrewGl]

Yes. He's showing signs now.
I think next year will tell the tale.

I think the dude has covid at the moment. As someone who got it (while vaxed) it can do some damage for a while.

 

[YippieKaey]

Hey kudos to Lavi. He’s at least committed to getting Ovechkin the goal scoring record.

Considering he’s playing Ovi in those positions and him being one of the worst defensive forwards on their team.

Capital fans should be happy for that.

This is true for 55+ minutes of a hockey game but when there is an empty net on the other side of the ice he mysteriously turns into Patrice Bergeron

 

[Fataldogg]

Yes. He's showing signs now.
I think next year will tell the tale.

People have been saying this for years now. "This is the year," and he ends up scoring 45-50 goals.

 

[filinski77]

Kind of funny that all 3 are former-Caps!