Will Ovechkin score 700 goals before his 35th birthday?

[vippe]

With 156 games left and 85 goals to go.

Do you think he can reach this quite spectacular feat?

Some perspective,
That's 2x 45 goal seasons pace to reach his goal in his 33 and 34 year old seasons
7 times in history has a 33+ year old scored 45 goals or more in a season
3 times in history has a 34+ year old scored 45 goals or more in a season

3 times in history has a 33+ year old scored 50 or more goals in a season
11 times in history has a 34+ year old scored 40 or more goals in a season

So whatcha got?
Yay or nay?

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[vippe]

I'd say he falls somewhere in the 690-710 range.. but since I'm rooting for him. I think he will!
50+ goals this year and 40+ next season

 

[Plural]

I'm rooting for it. So yes.

 

[third man in]

I also think he will hit 800 before he turns 38.

 

[Prairie Habs]

I was originally gonna say no, but PPs and scoring are up and ovi does not appear to be slowing down, so sure

 

[Taluss]

It’s Ovi. Don’t doubt Ovi. Idc if the question is can he score while ballencing on his head. Just say yes

 

[Silky mitts]

In terms of games played, he reached 600 in the 4th fewest games after 99, 66 and Brett Hull. If my math is right if he gets 85 goals in 146 games he'd be 3rd fastest to 700.

 

[Varan]

russian machine never breaks

 

[Midnight Judges]

This is a good poll. A good line of yes or no.

I'm saying yes based on the hot start and based on Ovechkin's conditioning. He looks healthy right now - he did last year too.

League wide scoring trending up doesn't hurt either.