Alexander Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record.
The pregame narrative: The Great 8 fired home a pair of goals on Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks and sits shoulder-and-shoulder with Gretzky for the most all time with 894. With only six games left, it’s a matter of when Ovechkin will have that title to himself.
Check out the latest Ovechkin goal record odds below.
Ovechkin goal record odds
Note: Betting lines are unavailable as of 12:30 p.m. on April 5.
When Gretzky retired, all of his records seemed untouchable. Now, Ovechkin is one goal away from dethroning him as the league’s all-time leading goalscorer.
The “Great Eight” was shot out of a cannon to start the season, burying 15 goals in 18 games before breaking his fibula on Nov. 18. When that happened, it seemed hockey fans would have to wait another season to see the unthinkable.
But Ovechkin isn’t a typical 39-year-old.
He somehow only missed 16 games and picked up right where he left off, scoring 26 goals in his last 42 games, scoring this goal agianst the Blackhawks to make history:
Ovechkin has six chances to pass the Great One before the playoffs start.
How will Ovechkin pass Gretzky?
If you want to bet on how Ovechkin to pass Gretzky, there are some plus-money options available.
You can back No. 8 to score at even strength or on the power play, or pick the team he will do it against.
Full list of teams and complete Ovechkin betting markets.
Ovechkin’s next shot will be against the New York Islanders on April 6.
NHL odds as of 12:30 p.m. on 04/05/25.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.