Alex Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of the season in the third period of the Washington Capitals` 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. With this goal, Ovechkin is now just five goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky for the NHL`s all-time goals record. With the NHL regular season entering its final month, Ovechkin, boasting 890 career goals, has nine games remaining this season to score the necessary five goals to overtake Gretzky. The 39-year-old will have his next chance to add to his goal count when the Capitals face the Boston Bruins on the road on Tuesday, April 1. Betting odds from BetMGM are available, predicting if and when Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky`s all-time goal record.
Odds of Ovechkin Breaking Gretzky`s Record This Season:
Yes (-170) No (+135)
Prior to Sunday`s game, statistical analysis by SportsLine indicated that the Russian winger`s probability of breaking the record this season was 62%. Following his Sunday goal, Ovechkin`s chances have increased to over 70%.
Predicted Method of Ovechkin`s 895th Goal:
Even Strength (-220), Powerplay (+165), Shorthanded (+5000)
This season, Ovechkin has scored 28 goals at even strength and nine on the power play. His last shorthanded goal was in the 2021-22 season.
Possible Opponent for Ovechkin`s 895th Goal:
- Columbus Blue Jackets (+280)
- New York Islanders (+475)
- Pittsburgh Penguins (+600)
- Carolina Hurricanes (+950)
- Chicago Blackhawks (+3000)
- Boston Bruins (+25000)
Ovechkin has scored six goals in his last 10 games against the Blue Jackets, including one in Columbus on November 2. The Capitals are scheduled to play two more games against Columbus this season, offering their captain further opportunities to score against them. Washington also has two upcoming games against both the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes.
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