Alex Ovechkin scored his 39th goal of the season in the second period of the Washington Capitals` game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. Now, Ovechkin needs just three more goals to surpass Wayne Gretzky as the NHL`s all-time goals leader. With less than a month remaining in the regular NHL season, Ovechkin, currently at 892 career goals, has seven games left to score the necessary three goals this season. The 39-year-old will have his next chance to add to his total when the Capitals host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, April 4. Here`s a look at the betting odds regarding if and when Alex Ovechkin might break Wayne Gretzky`s all-time goals record, according to BetMGM.
Odds for Ovechkin Breaking Gretzky`s Record This Season:
Yes (-500) No (+340)
The Russian winger`s probability of breaking the record this season had dropped to 62% prior to Sunday, based on data from SportsLine. Following his Wednesday goal, Ovechkin`s chances of breaking the record now exceed 83%.
Predicted Scoring Method for Ovechkin`s 895th Goal:
Even Strength (-220), Powerplay (+165), Shorthanded (+5000)
Ovechkin has scored 28 even-strength goals this season compared to 11 power-play goals. He hasn`t scored a shorthanded goal since the 2021-22 season.
Teams Ovechkin Could Score His 895th Goal Against:
- Blue Jackets (+150)
- Islanders (+250)
- Hurricanes (+400)
- Penguins (+800)
- Blackhawks (+4000)
Ovechkin has scored six goals in his last 10 games against the Blue Jackets, including one in Columbus on Nov. 2. The Capitals have two more games scheduled against CBJ this season. Washington also has two games remaining against the New York Islanders and one each against the Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Chicago Blackhawks.
Elton Marrow