Alex Ovechkin would need to average more than 32 goals a season to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record during this contract
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin skates during warm ups before a game against the Boston Bruins, at Capital One Arena, in Washington, on May 17.Alex Ovechkin re-signed with the Washington Capitals on the eve of free agency, inking a five-year deal worth $47.5-million.
Washington’s long-time captain, who earned playoff MVP honours in leading the franchise to its first Stanley Cup title in 2018, turns 36 in September. Ovechkin ranks fifth on the career goals list with 730, 164 back of Wayne Gretzky for the NHL record.Ovechkin would need to average more than 32 goals a season to catch Gretzky during this contract, which expires when he’s on the verge of his 41st birthday.
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