Alexander Ovechkin: I’d instantly retire if I beat Wayne Gretzky’s goals record | In the Crease
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- 게시일 2024. 04. 19.
- Alexander Ovechkin and John Carlson of the Washington Capitals sit down with Linda Cohn on In the Crease. Ovechkin speaks about approaching Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record, avoiding serious injury in his career and how he’d celebrate differently if the Caps won the Stanley Cup again. Carlson talks about why Connor McDavid is the toughest player for him to defend. For more In the Crease, sign up for ESPN+ today at plus.espn.com/.
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"Modder of nature give me a helluva body" ... I seriously love this dude lol
hokeyschmoke I laughed like she did. Ovi is awesome
Finally some NHL coverage. ESPN needs more of this.
Nba?
A uhhh
A typical dude who thinks the only sport that exists is basketball. Basketball is so boring idk how people watch it.
Hockey isn't "diverse" enough for ESPN
Why would you want hockey on espn when you can watch two obscure college teams from the Midwest You have never heard of play football/basketball,baseball/softball!?
What a legend. Alex Ovechkin stayed with the same team to finally win a Stanley Cup with Washington. He will pretty much have accomplished everything. Definitely a first ballot Hall of Famer and *should* be anonymous.
"Anonymous"?
Unanimous*
It’s going to be weird when him and Crosby retire.
Like a privare ceremony with his parents?
Tim Sweeney 😂😂😂
Such a genuine guy
That celebration WAS epic. They took that cup not just to DC but all over northern VA and southern MD over like 3 weeks. So many fans got to hang out with the Cup!
Ovie is just to lethal. An elite goalscorer. I really hope he breaks Gretzkys record!
habshabsrule Crosby the goat 🐐
A A facts
@@AA-ji2my gretzky is still the goat brother. Sorry crosby but your not on that mountain yet.
@@AA-ji2my crosby isn't even the best penguin lmao
Trey Um that’s like saying lebron isn’t the best lakers player... lmao Crosby the 🐐 sit down 😆
Ovi is a legend. He made DC care about hockey. He put us on the map. Unreal player, so glad he got a cup, no one deserved it more after the bullshit narratives going against him
ESPN thank you for the NHL Content. We need some attention
Mason Stoltz 28 “we”
Mason Stoltz 28 espn doesn’t cover hockey BECASE THEY HAVE NO TV DEAL. Use your brain people sheesh, they don’t hate hockey, it’s just smart...
This Man is The Goat he does not need several Stanley Cups he’s got all the rest My fav since he came into Nhl
Alex “chicken parm and pizza” ovechkin. God I love this man. Legend.
Ovi has always been himself but he seems so relaxed post Cup and having a kid
Best goal scorer of all time. Superb skills and finesse against goalies that are much better than they were when Gretzky played
Makes Ovechkin having a real shot at breaking Gretzky’s goal scoring record that much more impressive. Plus Ovechkin missed lots of games due to league lockouts and COVID
@@eriklakeland3857 Very true: As of right now (4/26/22), Ovechkin missed out on 155 games; 82 from the lockout of what could have been his rookie year, 34 from the 2012-13 lockout, and a total of 39 games due to Covid across two seasons.
As far as "what if" is concerned, we can look at it one of two ways: Career numbers or season-by-season.
With a career 0.612 goals/game, 155 more games would give Ovi another 95 goals, putting him just 19 behind Gretzky.
Season-by season tells a similar story. Assuming that he'd have had career average numbers in 2004-05, he'd have tallied 50 goals in his "rookie season". 2012-13 was solid, as he was on pace for another 23 goals had that season gone a full 82. 2019-20 would have been even better, as he was on pace for another 10 goals that year. Finally, 2020-21 had Ovi on pace for another 14 given a full season. That would give Ovi 97 goals missed, putting him just 17 behind the Great One.
The season-by-season numbers show just how consistently good Ovi has been his whole career. Given the goals projected to have missed, Ovi would have broken more goal records by now: 2021-22 would've marked his 12th 50-goal season (beating Gretzky/Bossy's 9), his 14th 40-goal season (beating Gretzky's 12), and his 18th 30-goal season, all consecutive (beating Gartner's 17, and beating Gartner/Jagr's 15 consecutive)
The most insane figure from all of this is that with those games missed and four years remaining in his contract, He'd currently be on pace to finish his regular season career with 1,075 goals: 3 more than the number of goals Gretzky scored in the regular season and playoffs in the NHL and WHA... COMBINED.
And all this during an era of hockey when scoring goals is considerably less frequent than in Gretzky's time.
Give ma a break Wayne passed Geordie Howe in just 5 years
I can still fly, when its playoff time. Classic
Best comment imo.
The guy isn’t just a goal scorer. He’s one strong dude, and he’s getting old but still one of the best.
He's a great finesse player, which might surprise you when he comes around and gives a big hit. It's very rare to have that amount of skill and grit on one player. One of the best to ever play the game.
@@leeham6230 Eric Lindros and Forsberg had it too
Not even hahahah funny. He's will not Beat up Great one goals Record never. Ever 👎👎👎👎🤔
@@peterpadluq7226 He’s at 772 and still not slowing down. Unreal.
@@peterpadluq722672 goals away, hes doing it for sure
A hockey/Ovi video on espn? LOVE TO SEE IT
greatest goal scorer of all time, regardless if he catches gretzky or not
if he play another 6 seasons.. cuz Wayne retired at 44 age... ovie is 34 now lol big different
Gotta beat the greatest to become the greatest. He has time if he stays with it
vladimir kozyk - Wayne retired at age 38.
@@voxa7801 Wayne was long retired then
Don't just spit random numbers dummy
Okay millennial
just 6 more seasons of at least 40 goals and he’ll do it
Right. Can he do it? At least they didn’t “predict” this after playing only a few games. Time will tell.
Mithex Won’t happen!!
I think Ovechkin will finish his amazing career with 901 Goals in the 2027--28 Season
Chris Ruth You’re delusional.
@@stugotz986 you madddd
Doesn’t have to pass Gretzky. The moment he got the Cup for the Caps as THE guy, he solidified himself as an all-time great. Getting close to Gretzky’s record given how today’s game is played speaks for itself. Getting near Gretzky’s goal record speaks for itself.
He better not as that would fuel Putin even more
Love this guy.
As a Flyers fan I love Ovi
Shoutout to Linda Cohn and John Buccigross for keeping hockey alive on ESPN.
This guy is better scorer than anyone in history
Other than the great one take away all his goals he still has the most points in history
Most Powerful goal scorer of all time but not the best player of all time imo
@StevePeeve bossy and gretzky were on dynasties in a crappy era Ovechkin is better
@@ii-qe1yn those goalies sucked back then haha
@@ii-qe1yn the great one was on a dynasty his whole career he didnt win another cup once he left but the oilers won without him in 1990
Legend.
"When its playoffs time" 😊
Canucks fan here huge Ovi fan glad he won a cup.
Hockey>Baseball
Hockey>all sports
@@TheWitchOvAgnesi facts
Two of my favorite sports of all time. They even end when the other starts.
I love Hockey over every sport except American Football but I really don't care if people like Baseball or Basketball more to each their own.
Duh, lol.
Finally some hockey coverage. Hopefully this becomes regular
I thought John Carlson was Auston Matthews...until Ovie said "Ask John."
Thank god im not the only one lol
he's missing the porn stache, only way i could tell the difference
That’s just sad budd
They really look alike.
Same
Love how honest he is with his answers compared to most athletes with standard politically correct responses.
Such a cool guy. Happy for him
this lady made me genuinely wonder how interviewers get their job
well it all starts with empty room with black couch
Tsang Tsung cmon man.. I would’ve said the same thing if it was a white dude.
Wait....ESPN knows that Hockey exists?
If you do the math, it’s honestly pretty possible!
Ovenchken has around 680 goals, if he gets to 700 by the end of the season, then scores 50 goals a seasons for 4 seasons in a row (which he scores 50 goal a year every season anyway), he’s at 900! Which surpasses Gretzky!
People always seem to forget he's also had seasons with 38, 33 and 32 goals. I'd wager he's not consistently having 50 goal seasons in his late 30s. I hope he does break it, but it'll take at least 6 more seasons and no injuries.
@@MC473428This comment did not age well.
A little over 200 goals away and hes only 34 years old. He can do it !
How could you not love Ovi.
Since when did espn have their own hockey segments?
Ovechkin has already surpassed Gretzky's goal scoring record because the modern era that Ovechkin is playing in needs to be factored in when making the comparison. Ovechkin's goal total gets multiplied by at least a factor of 1.4 when comparing to the 80's NHL era back when they were giving goals away like they were going out of style. Not only that, Ovechkin lost one and half seasons due to Bettman's lockouts so you have to add at least 70 or 75 goals to Ovechkin's goal total.
It's an undisptued fact, Ovechkin is already the all time greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL.
Hockey was still full of amateurs back 80's. You could put todays 4th liner to 80's and he would dominate the game.
The key change between those eras is the goalies
@@jonsinkkonen9393 what are you 18 years old. The game used to have the 2 line pass offside, the game was more rougher,the players tougher.
@@coachchris548 36 and yes little different rules and more tougher because they did not have skills or majority did not have. There is a reason nobody can dominate like Orr,Gretzky etc now. Those are great players, don't get me wrong but it was still beer league competition.
OVI-Wan Kenobi exactly. Ovi is best of all time for goals
From 1977 to 1989, spanning the entire time that Bossy and Gretzky piled up 50 goals or more in a season, there were 82 such seasons from players.
Since Ovie came into the league there have been 26 and he has 9 of them. That is 35 percent of all of them.
Doesn’t matter if he doesn’t break the record. Ovi is alresdy the best goal scorer of all time
this.
Tim Sweeney I’m so tired of people comparing goal/point totals to Gretzky. Goalies back then couldn’t save a hard pass on the ice. Leave his record in his ERA. This is a new era, totally different game
Tim Sweeney no
Urban Treasure Hunting no
Mason Wright who is then?
Do it Ovi! We believe in you!
When that interviewer said she was knocking on wood, and knocked on her head, I just lost it! Absolutely hilarious!!
You thought was funny? Really....? Hey.. why did he chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
You've never seen that before?
Espn needs more of this
He is one of the greatest players ever,what else can you say? I have truly enjoyed watching him skate! Jim
I guess we can say he is an incredibly selfish player as well.
Hate the Caps....but love this guy....He is the definition of a hockey player
love em
"One Of The Goat's"
Ovi your biggest obstacle now is to not let all the negativity associated with your age hold you back. You are the the Great 8 and you are the chosen one to take the goal scoring title.
The most *POWERFUL* player ever
If Ovechkin played in Gretzky’s era he would have scored 1,000 goals
And Gretzky (if he stayed with Oilers) would of scored 2000.
If Mario Lemieux would have been healthy we wouldn't be talking about this at all. 1723 points in only 919 games 690 goals.
If if if
If if Gretzky played in the 40s he would’ve had 3000 goals....🤦♂️
I can just imagine that wodden titan stick with a killer curve
The only channel with 30 second ads I can’t skip 🙄
He needs to hit 900 :)
At 821 right now
He's definitey going to beat Gretzky's goal scoring record. I guarantee Ovi won't retire till he beats the record. He's on a mission.
Relevant now.
Ok hold on a second. I love OV, however has anyone actually checked Gretzky's stats? over 2800 pts overall, over 1900 assists...So currently Gretzky has like 600 points or more just in assists. Is this really a talking point at this time?
Yes. Nobody will ever eclipse Gretzky's point total barring some serious changes to the game. But nobody's saying Ovechkin's going to surpass that. Purely from a goal scoring standpoint, however, it's not outside the realm of possibility. He's only 210 goals behind as of today and he averages between 45 and 50 goals a year. Still a tall order given his age and personally, I don't think he'll be able to break Gretzky's mark, but if he doesn't get seriously injured he'll still finish ahead of Gordie.
That russian gas keeps him going
Gas and one timers from his office
Gazprom Ovi
@Oliver McCall yo momma's dope.
HEY ESPN WHERE IS THE CLOSED CAPTION!?!
do playoff goals count or only regular season goals?
Scatter TheWinds good question. Someone please answer this
Only regular season
The best thing the NHL ever did was dump ESPN. They never had a clue on how to cover hockey.
OV hitting 888 would be way more impressive than Gretzky given how bad the league and goalies were then compared to now.. He has done it in a much harder era .. props #8 get that record
But saying that, why was Gretzky the only one to do it. Not just the only one but by far the only one
Keon5100 wayne was great no doubt but look at league averages ovi plays in in an nhl that scores nearly an entire 1.0 gpg less than the 80s and 90s. In my opinion ovi is the greatest goal scorer of all time
That's a played out dumb argument. Gretzky had raw talent if he was born in 95 he would be even better. Training, tactics, equipment is all better year after year. If it was so easy back then how come nobody else did it.
@@keon5100 don't make perfect sense people who complain about the era he played in don't have a comeback for that one
@@lfd4765 you still didn't say why nobody else could do it. Like a women not really answering a question you have no real answer to.
Gretzky’s record is crazy. To beat it, You need to be proficient scorer, never get a serious injury, have good teammates, and have a bit of luck at times. Alex has all of this going for him, and he is one that COULD do it. It will be tough as nails, but could happen. And I know Ovi, he’s mostly joking when he says he will retire as soon as he passes the record. He may do that, but it would only be cuz his body is done. He loves this game so much (just watch his emotion when they won the cup), and he will play this game until his body gives out. A great hockey man all around.
If Ovi Plays until he is 42 or 43 it's entirely possible and I want Ovi to do it!
Ovi is 34 he won’t need 8-9 years to beat Gretzky record he only need like 190 more goals he’ll pass Gretzky within 4-5
@@Jason-oq8mv Agreed the way he is going ohh yeah could you imagine he pulls off multiple 50 goal seasons until he is 45 and he sets the goal record at a 1000 oh lord what a dream
44 away from 895
If you never seen Ovechkin in Gyown with Holts, Tom, and gang then you won’t get how crazy the next one will be Caps 2020
Bruce Willis chuckling at the side there
I was surprised when I looked up his stats .I thought he had more than 4 100 point seasons , he is more of a goal scorer .Ovie is a scary man on the ice ,especially when he gets upset. Big boy .
If anyone is going to do it he's the guy.
Wayne Gretzky is the best hockey player ever - 2857 points
His powerplay shot from the left is easily going to do it for him
I can see him doing it actually
I really hope he does it. It would be so fucking big! He’s 34 and getting closer to 700 goals and could reach that this season possibly. If he stays healthy and plays until he’s about 40 and averages at least 35 goals a season which I think he can do then he has a shot at beating it. I feel like Ovechkin wants that record bad!
I think he’ll end up top 3, maybe second. The lockout season really hurt strictly in terms of maybe passing 99. But there is a chance
86 goals away and no sign of slowing down
@@jakemorrone938544 away now
Covid seasons, lockouts ruined his chances most likely. Getting older so will probably miss more games with Injury now even though he's been really durable during his career. Still probably the greatest goal scorer ever though considering the era he played in
The best Russian NHL player of all time
The best in the league
This guy is an absolute Legend on and off the ice !
If he does beat Gretzky get to 901 then quit. That way he can say I scored more than 900 goals and first one to 900 goals
I'm a Buffalo Sabre fan, but also a hockey fan... just a couple things, Ovechkin can beat Gretzky's Goals record.. He's on pace for a 48 goal season this year... He is a power forward that has taken great care of his body and with science and nutrition the way it is now he can play at high level for another 3-5 years ... It is a matter of how long he wants to play....... And if Gretzky played in this era it would a different story with the neutral-zone trap and if Ovechkin played then who know's how long his career would have lasted the way he plays.. The enforcers would be out in full effect and he would be mucking it up with them( taking more of a toll on his body, trainers not equipped with advancements in technology and he would be off the ice more with 5 min majors for fighting, and 10 min misconducts ) .. So each where in the era they belonged and let's see where this show ends at....... I personally like the ride!
could do that but why not go as long as you can to set a higher record
Just hit 800…. it almost feels inevitable now
How can you not like Ovie????
Imagine if he would have had Peter Forsberg on his line throughout his carrier, instead of Backstrom.. That would have been crazy and he would have surpassed Gretzky long time ago.
I think he has a chance if he stays 100% healthy
Russian Machine Never Breaks
44 left
Ovi can do to if he stays healthy and can be more efficient in the next 7 years.
5 years is all thats needed
Now at 822🤯
Ovi is the best goal scorer of all time if you adjust for era played.
Wayne Gretzky was the guy from Wayne’s World
Right?
No u
if and when he actually breaks the record, might as well touch 900 to get to a round number.
44 away from 895
MORE NHL
He would need at least 5 more seasons to get it. scoring over 40 goals per said season. not including what he will finish with this season. I think it would be cool if he did but I think he will finish in the high 700s
At 795 and still going strong.
That interviewer looks just like Doris Burke
ESPN talking hockey wow
Well he will need like 50+goals/season if he plays to he is 39. Possible but a hard task to achieve.
No he doesn’t. He is at 775 career goals. If he ends this season with 780 then he needs to average 28.5 goals over the last 4 years of his contract to hit 894 goals.
Russian machines don't break, that's how.
occasionally need repair
Malkin?
Chernobyl?
Mitchell G Chernobyl is in Ukraine
Ladas
Pregame Pizza :D
The best in the league
I guarantee you when he does break the record, Wayne will be the first one to congratulate him
did mamma lucia's just get a shoutout from john carlson on espn
Never mind passing "The Great One", focus on being the all time Power play goal scorer of all time.
why does Carlson look high at 0:40
44 more to go
Wayne's back was shot in the early 90s. Had he stayed healthy this wouldn't even be a discussion. That said, Ovi has a shot. Still 193 away though, and that is a LOT of goals and Ovi is getting old. Will it ever catch up with him on the ice? Well, we'll see.
Карлсон на драг дилера похож.
ESPN has hockey on what is this