Ovechkin is still the King

[hatterson]

He’s got the inside track to having the best goal scoring record in history.

His ability to keep scoring as he ages is nothing short of incredible.

 

[Zippy316]

I would love to see him break Gretzky's goal record.

It won't be easy, but the way he is going it's definitely possible.

 

[JasonRoseEh]

He's so good that he made the top 100 players list even though he's Russian...

TSN had him at like 30 2 years ago in player rankings, a f***ing disgrace. I think he was like 13th this year? Christ I hate that panel.

 

[JasonRoseEh]

No doubt playing the best hockey of his career. The shot is as good as ever, his passing while always good is at another level right now and you'll even seen an occasional back-check and blocked shot. Fortunate to have been able to watch him night in and night out the past 12 plus years.

This. Ovechkin naysayers would always say he didn't pass, but the stats speak for themselves and now he's making gorgeous tape to tape's on a nightly basis. Hell, if Marcus Johannsen could actually hit open nets he'd have about 30-40 more primary assists, but I digress.

 

[JasonRoseEh]

Last night's goal was also Ovechkin's 389 career even-strength goal which passed Joe Sakic for 21st overall.

He's 4 back of Johnny Bucyk who sits in 20th place.

Remember, he only scores from the left circle though...

 

[Newsworthy]

It's hard not to love Alex.

 

[shtorm2005]

And Caps aren't at full force yet, so Ovy gets all possible attention now.

 

[Chain Attack]

Ovechkin has led his team in goals for 14 consecutive years. How crazy is that? When you factor in health, down years, career years by teammates, it’s incredible that he’s been able to do that. Even Bobby Hull took several years before leading his team in goals. Ovechkin was the best goal scorer on his team right out of the gate.

 

[JasonRoseEh]

And Caps aren't at full force yet, so Ovy gets all possible attention now.

As crazy as it seems I'd actually say that Backstrom has been the Caps best player this year all things considered. He's scoring more than usual and has done everything at both ends no matter what line he's centering.

So ya, Nicky by a slim margin as the Capitals MVP through 29 games.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Laine = Poor man's Ovechkin.

 

[tony d]

Such a good player, I can see him getting 60 goals this year again.

 

[Bustedprospect]

Such a good player, I can see him getting 60 goals this year again.

Im not sure thats realistic even though he is on pace but another 50-55 would be amazing at this age.

 

[OldCraig71]

TSN had him at like 30 2 years ago in player rankings, a ****ing disgrace. I think he was like 13th this year? Christ I hate that panel.

The superstar of the people! My favorite player in the league for many years and he never takes it all too seriously. If you are a fan of the game and not just of your "team" than you have to cheer for a guy like Ovi, what's not to like?

 

[Voight]

I knew he'd be just as good if not better this year now that he has the winning-a-cup thing off his back. He's free to just play hockey and rack up the numbers.

 

[Voight]

87 Stans will still bring up his 2012 season as if it matters

 

[NoMessi]

No doubt playing the best hockey of his career. The shot is as good as ever, his passing while always good is at another level right now and you'll even seen an occasional back-check and blocked shot. Fortunate to have been able to watch him night in and night out the past 12 plus years.

I dont agree one bit. He had a very good case at being the best player in the world between 07-10 and that was when he was up against Malkin and Crosby.

I dont understand why people around here is saying that these three legends (yes, that is what they already are) is close to their peak. They simply arent. Not a Malkin hot streak (Januari-April 2018) or Crosby backhand show for a couple of games, or basically ANYTHING can touch what we saw in the playoff series 2009, or in the regular season that year for that matter.

And more on topic. Yes, Ovechkin is still the goalscoring king and will be until he is proven otherwise with a BIG sample.

And this is coming from a Penguins fan.

 

[tfu92]

the older ovi gets, the more i appreciate him. both thankful that my teams in the west and ovi cant torch this nucks abyssal defence more than twice a year, but regretful i dont get to watch his greatness nearly enough.

 

[Dondini]

Meh he’s the next Jonathon cheechoo except he’s having 14-15 good seasons instead of 1-2. He will fall off one of these years. Not that good

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

the GOAT

 

[BKIslandersFan]

87 Stans will still bring up his 2012 season as if it matters

Now thats a phrase I thought I would never see being used here. Stanning.

 

[BallardEra]

Crazy stat:

Only 1 of the 16 points during his current 11 game point streak has been on the PP.

 

[islesfan186]

Don't count out Matthews.

If he can stay healthy for a full season, definitely. Ovechkin has proven to be one of the most durable players on top of being a lethal scorer. The least amount of games he's played was 72 (not counting the lockout shortened season) and that was in 09-10. Nothing less than 78 GP in any other season.

 

[filinski77]

If he can stay healthy for a full season, definitely. Ovechkin has proven to be one of the most durable players on top of being a lethal scorer. The least amount of games he's played was 72 (not counting the lockout shortened season) and that was in 09-10. Nothing less than 78 GP in any other season.

I believe some of those games missed have been because of a suspension as well.

 

[Ainec]

Crazy stat:

Only 1 of the 16 points during his current 11 game point streak has been on the PP.

stat is called the anti-Laine



/s

 

[islesfan186]

I believe some of those games missed have been because of a suspension as well.

It's crazy that a player who plays the style he does has only missed like 25 games in his 14 year career.