A record once considered unbreakable may be in its last months. Alex Ovechkin has scored five goals in his last five games, moving within 11 of the magical 895.
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: 11
- Games remaining: 21
- Latest odds to break record in 2024-25: -170
- Implied probability to break record in 2024-25: 62.96%
Alex Ovechkin odds to break Wayne Gretzky's record
Will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record this season?
Odds courtesy of bet365 as of 3-5.
Books currently favor Ovi's chances of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Ovi went scoreless in his last outing but he still has five tallies in his last five appearances.
What team will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record against (if he does in 2024-25)?
| Team |  |
|---|---|
 Blue Jackets |
+450 |
 Islanders |
+500 |
 Hurricanes |
+550 |
 Blackhawks |
+1000 |
 Penguins |
+1000 |
 Bruins |
+1200 |
 Sabres |
+1400 |
What type of goal with Ovechkin score to break Gretzky's record?
Alex Ovechkin odds today
vs. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. ET, Madison Square Garden
Alex Ovechkin parlay for tonight
Anytime goalscorer
4+ shots
Ovechkin couldn't find the score sheet against Ottawa in his last time out, but he still got off five shots. He'll will test Shesterkin early and often tonight, with one eventually going through.
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 | 884 |
| Gordie Howe | 801 |
| Jaromir Jagr | 766 |
| Brett Hull | 741 |
| Marcel Dionne | 731 |
| Phil Esposito | 717 |
| Mike Gartner | 708 |
| Mark Messier | 694 |
| Steve Yzerman | 692 |
