By Madhupriya
December 14,2022
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Can Ovechkin beat Gretzky's all-time goal total? Ovechkin presently trails Gretzky by 114 goals. For another four seasons, he is obligated to the Capitals. If Ovechkin keeps up his career average of 0.61 goals per game, it would take him around 186 games to surpass Gretzky's mark.
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Ovechkin is less than 100 goals shy of Gretzky's record for most goals in a season, so it's unlikely that he'll surpass it this year. However, to do so, Ovi would have to beat both Gretzky's other record and the record for triple digit goals in a season.
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Ovechkin has a sizable goal advantage, as was predicted. While Crosby has 265 more goals than his rival, Crosby also has 265 more assists. Crosby has the advantage because, despite playing less games than Ovechkin (150), he has stayed up with him.
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When asked about his friendship with Ovechkin prior to the game, Crosby responded that the two aren't "great buds." On his relationship with Ovechkin, Crosby said: "It's friendly and polite. We're not the best of friends, but I think I respect the way he plays and what he's doing nonetheless.
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The two players in front of Alex Ovechkin, who is presently third all-time in NHL history, are within reach. With 22 goals this season, the Capitals forward will pass Gordie Howe and move 114 goals off Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.
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Ovechkin and Putin get along well personally. Ovechkin received a gift from Putin during his wedding in 2016 and has Putin's personal phone number.
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