Cue the "It's happening" scene from The Office.
Alex Ovechkin has scored in four straight games, and all he needs is one final goal to break Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record.
Check back on Washington Capitals' game days as we break down Alex Ovechkin's odds of doing the unthinkable while bringing you NHL picks for the superstar.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker
- Goals needed to break record: 1
- Games remaining: 6
- Latest odds to break record in 2024-25: -20000
- Implied probability to break record in 2024-25: 99.5%
Alex Ovechkin odds to break Wayne Gretzky's record
Will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record this season?
Odds courtesy of bet365 as of 4-6.
Ovechkin is now a heavy -20000 favorite to break the NHL all-time goal-scoring record.
What team will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record against (if he does in 2024-25)?
Islanders
Hurricanes
Blue Jackets
PenguinsWhat type of goal with Ovechkin score to break Gretzky's record?
Alex Ovechkin odds today
at Islanders, 12:40 p.m. ET, UBS Arena
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Capitals moneyline
Alex Ovechkin is now just one goal away from eclipsing Gretzky's record as the Caps hit the highway to face the New York Islanders this afternoon.
Another night filled with pucks on net will end with Ovechkin scoring his 42nd goal of the season.
Most career goals in NHL history
Below is a list of the Top 10 goalscorers in NHL history.
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | 894 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 894 |
| Gordie Howe | 801 |
| Jaromir Jagr | 766 |
| Brett Hull | 741 |
| Marcel Dionne | 731 |
| Phil Esposito | 717 |
| Mike Gartner | 708 |
| Mark Messier | 694 |
| Steve Yzerman | 692 |
