Can Ovechkin Beat Gretzky’s All-Time Goal Record This Season?

Alex Ovechkin is on a remarkable scoring streak that has him inching closer to Wayne Gretzkys all-time goal record.

In Wednesdays 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators , Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal and added an assist.

After setting up a goal for Aliaksei Protas late in the second period, Ovechkin scored his eighth goal midway through the third, converting a great pass from Dylan Strome.

This recent hot streak has seen Ovechkin find the back of the net in five straight games.

In that time, hes scored six goals and added 11 points over that stretch.

With 861 career goals, he now sits just 33 goals shy of surpassing Gretzkys legendary 894.

Ovechkins Challenge Ahead: 34 Goals in One Season As the NHL season unfolds, fans are watching Alex Ovechkins chase to break Wayne Gretzkys all-time goal record.

He needs just 34 goals to surpass Gretzkys legendary 894.

The hockey world is split on whether Ovechkin can achieve this monumental feat by the seasons end.

Or will he need a bit more time? Scoring 34 goals in a single season is tough, even for a player of Ovechkins caliber.

Despite his strength and famous one-timer from his OV Spot, hes now in the later stages of his career.

As last season showed, keeping up the scoring pace can be challenging.

Many fans think hell likely get close but might need an additional season to complete the journey.

Is Ovechkins Success a Matter of When Not If? For others, Ovechkins drive, combined with his unparalleled shot, makes it less about if and more about when .

Ovechkins relentless pursuit of Gretzkys record is a testament to his work ethic and passion for the game.

But even more, its a testament to his ability to score in all situations.

He has a genuine shot at achieving the record this year.

If his scoring ramps up, hockey fans could witness history by the end of the season.

Whether Ovechkin breaks the record this season or next, fans are guaranteed a thrilling ride.

Watching him inch closer to the top, each goal reminds him of his incredible career and the legacy hes built in hockey.

For the record, Gretzky wants to see him do it.

Gretzky noted during the NHL Faceoff show on TNT, Its not a question of if hes going to break the record, but when hes going to break the record, which is great for the game.

Gretzky even reaches out to Ovechkin anytime the Capitals sniper is going through a slump, giving him encouraging messages that it will happen.

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