Alex Ovechkin is on fire right now, making waves in the hockey world with his incredible performance.
Recently, he matched an NHL record by scoring against Utah’s Connor Ingram, marking the 178th different goalie he’s beaten. This achievement ties him with Jaromir Jagr for the most goalies scored on in NHL history. At 39 years old, Ovechkin is not just playing; he’s leading the league in scoring with at least ten goals. He’s also made history by being the first to net 12 goals over an 11-game stretch, as shared by Monumental Sports Network.
Ovechkin’s latest goal brought Washington ahead to a 3-1 lead and pushed him to the top of the league for goals this season. Over his last five games, he’s scored six times and even achieved his 31st career hat-trick against Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. With Monday’s goal being his 867th career tally, he’s now only 28 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 goals. Fans might think he’s unstoppable! His current pace of scoring suggests he could break this legendary record by late February or early March if he stays healthy and keeps up his form.
Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Greatness:
This season alone, Ovechkin is projected to score around 63 goals—something he hasn’t accomplished since the magical season of 2007-08 when he scored 65 times. Such a feat would solidify his place among hockey legends and bring excitement to fans everywhere who eagerly watch each game.
What do you think about Ovechkin’s amazing run? Will he break Gretzky’s record soon?
