'Incredible what he's doing': Ovechkin within reach of Gretzky's all-time goal record
Alex Ovechkin has filled the net through 19 breathtaking NHL seasons.From acrobatic, highlight-reel moments to his patented one-timer every opponent knows is coming — but often can't stop — the colourful, bulldozing Washington Capitals winger with a unique style has done it his way.And the 2024-25 campaign could see him eclipse a mark once thought untouchable.Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record."It's pretty cool," said Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, a longtime division rival. "Incredible what he's doing."Ovechkin sits just 41 goals shy of the Great One's tally of 894 heading into the new schedule.The 39-year-old Russian has nine separate 50-goal seasons — including the 65 he scored in 2007-08 — and has hit at least 40 an eye-popping 13 times.His career has also included the lockout-shortened 2012-13 campaign and two pandemic-stunted seasons. If not for those stoppages, Ovechkin might have already surpassed Gretzky.Washington defenceman John Carlson said even when his captain was filling the net at…
5 Oct 04:00 · iNFOnews.ca