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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin needs six goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record. With less than a month left in the NHL regular season, Ovechkin, who has 889 career goals, has 10 games remaining to score the six goals he needs to pass Gretzky this season. The 39-year-old was held scoreless in his last outing, and will have his next opportunity to add to his goal total when the Capitals host the Buffalo Sabers on Sunday, March 30. Here is a look at betting odds for if and when Alex Ovechkin could break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, according to BetMGM.

Ovechkin to break Gretzky's record this season:

Yes (-120) No (-105) 

 The Russian winger's chance of breaking the record this season has dipped to 62% following Thursday's game, according to data compiled by SportsLine.

Scoring method of Ovechkin's 895th goal:

Even Strength (-220), Powerplay (+165), Shorthanded (+5000) 

Ovechkin has scored 27 even-strength goals this season compared to nine on the power play. He hasn't scored a goal on the penalty kill since the 2021-22 season. 

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Team Ovechkin will score 895th goal against:

Ovechkin has scored six goals in his last 10 games against the Blue Jackets, including once in Columbus on Nov. 2. The Capitals have two more games scheduled this season against CBJ, giving their captain more opportunities to score against them. Washington also has two games to play against the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

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