Alex Ovechkin scored two goals for the Capitals on Monday night, closing the gap on leading scorer Wayne Gretzky before leaving the ice with a leg injury.
Alex Ovechkin scored two more goals for the Capitals on Monday night as he continues to chase Wayne Gretzky atop the all-time scoring list.
Ovechkin is now on 868 NHL goals, just 26 goals behind the legendary Gretzky who ended his career with a record 894.
Gretzky’s record gets closer and closer for Ovechkin with every game he plays and he has now scored 15 goals for the Capitals in his first 18 games this year.
Alex Ovechkin leads the entire NHL in goals this season
He is 39 years old @spittinchiclets
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 19, 2024
The Russian has posted a record-breaking pace this year and is on track to break Gretzky’s record this season if injuries don’t hold the 39-year-old back.
But after scoring two more goals against Utah on Monday, Ovechkin faced injury concerns, as he was involved in a heavy collision with Jack McBain that saw their knees collide.
Ovechkin immediately left the ice after breaking his knee on McBain, heading straight into the tunnel without returning to the game.
While Ovechkin didn’t speak to reporters after going out injured, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery talked about the type of leader his player is and how much he will be missed while he’s injured.
Ovi needs help getting back to the bench after this fight 😳 pic.twitter.com/gJES90naMw
— B/R OpenIce (@BR_OpenIce) November 19, 2024
“He has been phenomenal this year, leading the charge and our team, not only from a leadership standpoint and in the locker room, but on the ice,” Carbery said. “In times when you need these types of games, you need guys to step up and score or make a big play, he continued to do that.”
The Capitals face Colorado on Thursday night, but their leading scorer is unlikely to be in attendance after the blow he suffered Monday.
Thank you for joining us today. We are thrilled to have two such esteemed guests for this interview. Let’s start with the topic of Alex Ovechkin’s performance this season and his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record. Guest 1, how do you think Alex Ovechkin has been performing this season, and how significant is it for him to be so close to breaking Gretzky’s record?
Guest 2, as a fellow professional athlete, what are your thoughts on Ovechkin’s incredible scoring pace this season? Do you think he has what it takes to break Gretzky’s record?
Now, shifting gears to the injury that occurred during Monday night’s game. Guest 1, as Ovechkin’s coach, how concerning is this latest injury setback, and how does it affect the team’s morale and momentum going forward?
Guest 2, as a sports analyst, how do you think this injury will impact Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record? Will it put him on a more even playing field with other contenders for the top spot?
let’s discuss the team’s upcoming game against Colorado without their star player. Guest 1, how do you plan on filling the void left by Ovechkin’s absence, and how confident are you in your team’s ability to maintain their winning streak?
Guest 2, as a fan of the sport, how do you believe the game will play out without one of its most dynamic scorers? What impact will his absence have on the overall entertainment value of the match?
