Alex Ovechkin continues his chase to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time regular season NHL goals scoring record of 894. Ovechkin has been on a scoring tear this season, with 31 goals in 45 games to give him a total of 884, despite missing time with a broken leg. Both Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have been surprisingly hot this season, with Ovechkin logging his best goals per game ratio in years and the Capitals at the top of the Eastern Conference.
Ovechkin is one of the most distinguished players to step on the NHL ice, winning three Hart Trophies for most valuable player, nine Rocket Richard Trophies for most goals scored in a season, and the 2017 Stanley Cup, the first championship in franchise history. Here are the remaining games for Ovechkin and the Capitals. Next up are the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
For sports bettors, Ovechkin has been one of the NHL’s most popular bets as he continues to get closer to the Great One’s mark. Here are the special markets on ESPN BET Sportsbook to bet on Ovechkin’s record chase.
Latest odds as of publication. For odds movement, go to ESPN BET.
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Ovechkin’s odds vs Rangers tonight:
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First scorer, +900
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Last scorer, +800
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To score 2-plus goals, +750
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To score 3-plus goals, 39-1
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O/U 0.5 total goals (O +120 | U -165)
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O/U 3.5 shots on goal (O -134 | U -102)
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O/U 0.5 total points (O -190 | U +145)
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O/U 0.5 power play points (O +225 | U -320)
Opponent for Ovechkin’s 895 goal
Career goals at the end of the 24-25 regular season
| Total | Odds |
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| 887 or fewer | 16-1 |
| 888 to 890 | 8-1 |
| 891 to 893 | +425 |
| 894 to 896 | +200 |
| 897 to 899 | +275 |
| 900 or greater | +550 |
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