While everybody's talking about how Ovi could reach the record, the former NHLer and co-host of Spittin' Chiclets Paul Bissonnette believes that another player in the League could get to that record.
According to Biznasty, Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews could be the next in the running to beat Wayne Gretzjy's goal record.
Currently producing at a rhythm of 70+ goals for this season, if Matthews doesn't get major injuries in his career, it's realistic to believe he could reach the mark.
Ovechkin, in almost 20 years in the NHL, never scored more than 65 goals in a season. Matthews already hit the 60 goal mark, and everything leads us to believe he'll hit it many times in his career.
As seen on Blade of Steel - Paul Bissonnette Believes an NHL Player other than Ovechkin can Beat Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record
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22 DECEMBRE | 747 ANSWERS Paul Bissonnette Makes a Bold Prediction on Another NHL Player That Could Break Gretzky's Record Do you think Auston Matthews will break Gretzky's record? | ||
Yes | 338 | 45.2 % |
No | 409 | 54.8 % |
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