How Many Goals Does Alexander Ovechkin Need to Pass Gretzky?
Ovechkin needs just 13 goals 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 at -160.
| đź‘‘ Alex Ovechkin Goal Scoring Record Odds: | -160 (DraftKings) |
| 🏒 Ovechkin All-Time Goals: | 882 |
| đź“Š Ovechkin Goals Needed To Break NHL Record: | 13 |
| 📆 Last Verified: | February 24,2025 |
How Many Goals Does Alexander Ovechkin Have?
Alex Ovechkin has 882 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 his current pace. With more than 20 games remaining in the season, it’s a good bet that The Great 8 could very well take the NHL Scoring Record Title for himself.
When Will Ovechkin Beat the NHL Scoring Record?
If Ovi maintains his current pace of 0.70 goals per game, he’d break the NHL Scoring Record in early April. Here are the games that Ovechkin could break Gretzky’s record. Note that these odds come from the experts at BetVirginia.com.
| Ovechkin’s 895th Goal vs Team | Game Date | Game Time | Odds |
| at Boston Bruins | April 1 | 7 p.m. | +1500 |
| at Carolina Hurricanes | April 2 | 7 p.m. | +1000 |
| vs Chicago Blackhawks | April 4 | 7 p.m. | +750 |
| at New York Islanders | April 6 | 12:30 p.m. | +500 |
| vs Carolina Hurricanes | April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | +350 |
| at Columbus Blue Jackets | April 12 | 7 p.m. | +500 |
| vs Blue Jackets | April 13 | 6 p.m. | +750 |
| at New York Islanders | April 15 | 8 p.m. | +800 |
| at Pittsburgh Penguins | April 17 | 7 p.m. | +1000 |
Alexander Ovechkin Career Scoring History: Quick Stats
- Years Active: 20
- Games Played: 1467
- Teams: Washington Capitals
- Goal Count: 882
- Assists: 714
- Points: 1596
- +/-: +67
Ovechkin vs Gretzky: Goal Stats Comparison
| Alex Ovechkin | Wayne Gretzky | |
| Goals: | 882 | 894 |
| Goals Per Game: | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Hat Tricks: | 21 | 50 |
| Game-Winning Goals: | 135 | 91 |
| Shootout Goals: | 37 | 1 |
| Multi-Goal Games: | 178 | 189 |
| Date of First Goal Scored: | October 5, 2005 | October 14, 1979 |
Odds Ovechkin Beats Gretzky’s Scoring Record
The best odds that Ovechkin beats Gretzky’s scoring record is -160, according to DraftKings Virginia. This gives Ovi a 61% chance of breaking the scoring record. Other sportsbooks offer slightly shorter odds but these are the best odds for Ovechkin to break the record.
Ovechkin’s Next 3 Game Odds
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List of Other NHL Records Ovechkin Has
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: 882
- Most single season goals by a left wing: 65
- Most career points by a left wing: 1587
- Most points scored by a left wing rookie: 106
- Most career shots on goal: 6781
- Most career overtime goals: 26
- Most career 30-goal seasons: 18
- Most career 30-goal seasons: 13
- Most career 30-goal seasons: 9
- Fastest overtime goal: 6 seconds
- Most consecutive 30-goal seasons: 15
Ovechkin Scoring Record FAQs
Alex Ovechkin has 882 career goals scored. He averages just over 44 goals per season, or more than 0.70 goals per game.
No, Ovechkin does not have the NHL Goal Scoring Record just yet. He’s 13 goals away from holding that title, so the answer to this question could be “yes” by the end of the NHL season.
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 this game.
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, 2005 game. He also scored his second career goal against Leclaire in the same period.
Alex Ovechkin has played in the NHL for 20 seasons, all with the Washington Capitals. However, he began his professional hockey 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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