Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: Can the Great 8 Overtake the Great One?
Janet Grady
2025-04-19 11:08:00
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The question feels more like when, not if, the Great 8 will break the Great One's record at this point. As of March 20, Ovechkin is 6 goals away from matching Gretzky's mark of 894, and 7 from taking over first place on all-time goals list. For his career, the Capitals captain is averaging 0.60 goals per game, meaning at that rate, he would score 50 goals in an 82-game season, a feat that Ovechkin is very familiar with. Ovechkin has a chance at breaking the record in 2024-25. He needs more than 40 goals on the season, which is entirely possible for the Russian sharpshooter. The Great 8 has stayed healthy for the majority of his career, so if we had to make a guess here at The Sporting News, we would say that Ovechkin does pass Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goal leader. With that said, a recent injury could impact his ability to pass the record.
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