The length of Ovechkin's contract extension, which he signed before the season, astonished us all. There was no doubt in his mind that he would play as long as it took to break the goal-scoring record. It also helps that he hasn't slowed down and is on track for another season of 45-50 goals.
''It's not even a question that he will pass me, and I think it's great. He's well on his way to 40 or 50 goals this year, maybe more. There is no doubt that ultimately, he will break the record. I'm his biggest fan.''
Ovechkin, 36, is second in the NHL with 22 goals in 31 games. If the season reaches 82 games, he might score 55 goals, an incredible feat for his age. With 752 goals, he ranks fourth in NHL history, behind only Jaromir Jagr (766), Gordie Howe (801), and Wayne Gretzky (752). (894).
