How Many Goals Does Alexander Ovechkin Need to Pass Gretzky?
Ovechkin needs just one goal to pass Gretzky’s All-Time NHL Scoring Record. In fact, Virginia betting apps like DraftKings, have odds for Ovechkin to break the NHL Scoring Record is off the board as he just broke it in the most recent game with the New York Islanders.
| đź‘‘ Alex Ovechkin Goal Scoring Record Odds: | Unavailable |
| 🏒 Ovechkin All-Time Goals: | 895 |
| đź“Š Ovechkin Goals Needed To Break NHL Record: | 0 |
| 📆 Last Verified: | April 17,2025 |
How Many Goals Does Alexander Ovechkin Have?
Alex Ovechkin has 895 goals throughout his 20-year career, averaging just over 44 per season.
Can Ovechkin Beat Gretzky’s NHL Scoring Record?
Yes, Ovechkin can beat Gretzky’s NHL Scoring Record, especially if he continues at his current pace. In fact, he just broke the all-time record and now has 895 goals.
When Will Ovechkin Beat the NHL Scoring Record?
It was assumed that if Ovi maintained his current pace of 0.70 goals per game, he would break the NHL Scoring Record in early April. Well, those assumptions were correct, as Ovi broke the record against the New York Islanders, sniping goal No. 895 from his "office."
Alexander Ovechkin Career Scoring History: Quick Stats
- Years Active: 20
- Games Played: 1487
- Teams: Washington Capitals
- Goal Count: 895
- Assists: 724
- Points: 1619
- +/-: +62
Ovechkin vs Gretzky: Goal Stats Comparison
| Alex Ovechkin | Wayne Gretzky | |
| Goals: | 895 | 894 |
| Goals Per Game: | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Hat Tricks: | 21 | 50 |
| Game-Winning Goals: | 136 | 91 |
| Shootout Goals: | 37 | 1 |
| Multi-Goal Games: | 179 | 189 |
| Date of First Goal Scored: | October 5, 2005 | October 14, 1979 |
Odds Ovechkin Beats Gretzky’s Scoring Record
The odds for Ovechkin breaking the record are officially off the books, according to DraftKings Virginia. As Ovi has broken the record, the next watch will be on his quest to get goal No. 900, and then if he keeps playing, goal No. 1,000.
Ovechkin’s Next 3 Game Odds
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Other Ovechkin Records
Ahead of potentially breaking the NHL Scoring Record, the Great 8 has plenty of NHL records under his belt:
- Most career goals scored by a left wing: 895
- Most single-season goals by a left wing: 65
- Most career points by a left wing: 1619
- Most points scored by a left wing rookie: 106
- Most career shots on goal: 6848
- Most career overtime goals: 26
- Most career 30-goal seasons: 18
- Most consecutive 30-goal seasons: 15
- Fastest overtime goal: 6 seconds
- Most consecutive 30-goal seasons
Ovechkin Scoring Record FAQs
Currently, the best odds for Ovechkin to break Gretzky's scoring record are off the boards at FanDuel Virginia.
Alex Ovechkin has 895 career goals scored. He averages just over 44 goals per season, or more than .070 goals per game.
No, Ovechkin does not have the NHL Goal Scoring Record just yet. He's currently tied with "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time goals in NHL history and has six more games to try and break that record and become the new goal king.
Ovi has 32 hat tricks in his career. That’s best for fifth all-time behind the likes of Wayne Gretzky (50), Mario Lemieux (40), Mike Bossy (39) and Brett Hull (33).
The Great 8 scored his first career goal on October 5, 2005, in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. In fact, Ovechkin scored two goals in that game, in what would be the first two of many prolific goals throughout his illustrious career.
Ovechkin scored his first career NHL goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Pascal Leclaire. This took place in the second period of the October 5, 2025 game. He also scored his second career goal against Leclaire in the second period.
Alex Ovechkin has played in the NHL for 20 seasons, all with the Washington Capitals. However, he began his professional career in 2001 with Dynamo Moscow. it wasn't until the 2005-2006 season that he made his way to the NHL.
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