A record once considered unbreakable now seems to be looking at its inevitable demise, but the Great 8 is just 16 goals away with 28 games remaining in the season.
Check back on Washington Capitals' game days as we break down Alex Ovechkin's odds of doing so while bringing you NHL picks for the superstar.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker
- Goals needed to break record: 16
- Games remaining: 28
- Latest odds to break record in 2024-25: +160
- Implied probability to break record in 2024-25: 38.46%
Alex Ovechkin odds to break Wayne Gretzky's record
Will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record this season?
Odds courtesy of bet365 as of 2-1.
Books are still offering plus money for Ovi to break the record, but we've seen this line shorten from +250 to +200 as of writing
What team will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record against (if he does in 2024-25)?
| Team |  |
|---|---|
 Blue Jackets |
+400 |
 Islanders |
+450 |
 Penguins |
+700 |
 Hurricanes |
+900 |
 Blackhawks |
+2500 |
 Bruins |
+10000 |
 Sabres |
+20000 |
What type of goal with Ovechkin score to break Gretzky's record?
Alex Ovechkin odds tonight
vs. Utah Hockey Club, 1:30 p.m. ET, Capital One Arena
Alex Ovechkin parlay for tonight
Anytime goalscorer
Over 3.5 shots
Ovi has tallied a goal in four straight, and with an extended break on the horizon, expect him to empty the tank in front of his home fans to get as far ahead as he can before the season's final stretch.
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 | 879 |
| Gordie Howe | 801 |
| Jaromir Jagr | 766 |
| Brett Hull | 741 |
| Marcel Dionne | 731 |
| Phil Esposito | 717 |
| Mike Gartner | 708 |
| Mark Messier | 694 |
| Steve Yzerman | 692 |
