I 100% believe that Ovechkin's goal-scoring pace is more sustainable, yes. The proof is in the pudding as they say. Ovechkin has the track record. He's won 7 of the last 9 rockets, and 1 of the ones he missed (last year) was largely because he was injured often. I think there were legitimate question marks going into this season if Ovechkin should again be favorite for the rocket or not - he's older, he had an off year last year, etc. But at this point - considering how solid he's been, I think those question marks are gone.
Ovechkin is the one to beat for the Rocket, and the favorite until proven otherwise.
I don't think Ovechkin's point scoring pace is sustainable at all this year, but I have more faith in him for goal-scoring than Draisaitl. It's just common sense imo to call him the favorite still.
Also - about him finishing hotter, I didn't say that. I said usually it's in start of seasons he struggles, and he has to catch up in the rocket race. The fact that he started out strong bodes well I think for an even stronger goal-scoring season by him.
Drai can score 60 goals. He also can win a rocket. I just don't think he does either of those things this year.
Lastly - I'd be shocked if Matthews didn't make the Rocket a 3-horse race before season end. I could see him going on a streak soon. Still going to favor Ovechkin for the win though
