A record once considered unbreakable now seems to be looking at its inevitable demise, but the Great 8 is just 16 goals away with 26 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: 26
- Latest odds to break record in 2024-25: +240
- Implied probability to break record in 2024-25: 29.41%
Alex Ovechkin odds to break Wayne Gretzky's record
Will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record this season?
Odds courtesy of bet365 as of 2-23.
Books are still offering plus money for Ovi to break the record, with the number getting longer after the Capitals potted eight goals against the Penguins while he somehow came up empty.
What team will Ovechkin break Gretzky's record against (if he does in 2024-25)?
| Team |  |
|---|---|
 Blue Jackets |
+400 |
 Islanders |
+500 |
 Penguins |
+750 |
 Hurricanes |
+1000 |
 Blackhawks |
+2800 |
 Bruins |
+10000 |
 Sabres |
+25000 |
What type of goal with Ovechkin score to break Gretzky's record?
Alex Ovechkin odds today
vs. Edmonton Oilers, 1:00 p.m. ET, Capital One Arena
Alex Ovechkin parlay for tonight
Anytime goalscorer
4+ shots
Ovi came up empty on Saturday in Washington's blowout win over the Penguins, so he could be motivated to apply extra pressure against a tougher opponent. He did come away with four shots in the win, so the volume was there. Edmonton No. 1 Stuart Skinner was between the pipes on Saturday, too, and will likely give way to a backup.
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 |
