We continue to be on Alex Ovechkin watch as the Washington Capitals star aims to climb up the NHL's all-time goals list. Earlier this week, Ovechkin tied Brett Hull for fourth place on the all-time list with the 741st goal of his career.
During Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, Ovechkin registered an assist, but was scoreless on the stat sheet in a 2-0 win. Aside from the all-time goals chase, Ovechkin is having an incredible season thus far. The Capitals forward currently has 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists) and only trails Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for the most points in the league.
First of all, it's impressive that Ovechkin is having this kind of success at 36 years old. However, the even more spectacular part of his success is the fact that Ovechkin is doing this without playmaker Nicklas Backstrom, who has yet to play this season due to a hip injury. It's almost like Ovechkin doesn't age and it won't be surprising if he plays well into his 40s much like Jaromir Jagr did.
While I'm not on the Capitals since they're on the second night of a back-to-back, there are a few games I really like on Friday's NHL slate.
All times Eastern, and all odds via Caesars Sportsbook
