Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time regular season NHL goal record. Ovechkin has 885 goals in 46 games this season, despite missing time with a broken leg. The Washington Capitals’ star forward has been in top form, logging his best goals per game ratio in years.
Ovechkin is one of the most decorated players in NHL history, with three Hart Trophies and nine Rocket Richard Trophies to his name. He won the 2017 Stanley Cup with the Capitals, marking a historic first championship for the franchise.
This Friday night, Ovechkin and the Capitals take on the Detroit Red Wings. Sports bettors have made Ovechkin one of their top bets, with special markets available at ESPN BET Sportsbook. The odds to win include:
– First scorer: +750
– Last scorer: +650
– To score 2-plus goals: +600
– To score 3-plus goals: 28-1
– Over/under 0.5 total goals: O +105 | U -140
Watch Ovechkin and the Capitals live on ESPN+ as they continue their record chase.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/44109192/nhl-betting-alex-ovechkin-all-goals-scored-record-bets-odds-markets