Ovechkin scores 700: Can he catch Gretzky's all-time record?

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin poses with the puck commemorating his 700th career NHL goal that he scored against the New Jersey Devils in the third period at Prudential Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, New Jersey. Wayne Gretzky's 894 career goals has, for decades, loomed as one of hockey's most untouchable records. The "Great One" set the bar so high it appeared out of reach for even the NHL's best scorers.

Ovechkin is in the midst of his fifth 40-goal season since turning 30. Last season, he became the oldest to win the goal-scoring title since Esposito in 1974-75, and he's on pace for 57 this year. "He loves to score and continues to bring that to rink every day," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said. "I think he's energized by seeing where he can finish in the top 10, and it's kind of fun to watch an older guy keep it going like he has."

"It just depends on how long he wants to play," said Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who allowed Ovechkin's 600th goal. "You know he's going to put up anywhere from 40 to 50 goals a year, and he's going to be dangerous no matter what his age is or what his team's like. You know he's got a phenomenal team around him, and you know he's just going to continue to beat goalies.

Two-time NHL leading scorer Connor McDavid grew up watching Ovechkin play plenty against his idol, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, and has been impressed with the consistency of the goals piling up. Lawton has run the numbers and can't imagine Ovechkin not breaking Gretzky's record. He's conservatively predicting a 55-goal season, which would mean Ovechkin at his career rate needs to play roughly 300 more games to get close.

I sure hope so!

If he keeps up his pace, he might. I know Jagr would have if it wasn’t for all those games lost to strikes and going to the KHL. Ovi has a great shot to.

I say no but good luck Ovi!! 👌🏻

It depends on how much longer he can play at his rate. He would need 4 more years at 50 goals a year.

Not if David Ayres is in goal!!

Records are made to be broken so.... Great8

It’s incredible that Ovechkin is able to challenge Gretzky’s goal record in this era. The goalies are so much better today than in the 80’s. It’s amazing.

yes

Yuup

Can this happen?

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