NHL all-time goal leaders: Where does Alexander Ovechkin rank among the best players in history?
NHL all-time goal leaders: Where does Alexander Ovechkin rank among the best players in history?
Alex Ovechkin is closing in Wayne Gretzky for all time Nhl Objectives Register. In his search for Gretzky, Ovechkin has passed a hockey legend after another as he climbs the top 10.
As a Novio in 2005-06, Ovecchkin settled as a prolific scorer with 52 goals en route to win the Calder Trophy. Since then, Ovecchkin has only kept his rhythm of torrid, while he wins almost all the prizes that a hockey player can expect to place in his trophy.
While flying the list of all time goals, Ovecchkin has joined and stood above the older players who have ever won a couple of skates. In 2022, Ovecchkin took over second place in Gordie “Mr. Hockey” Howe with his 802nd career goal.
Being between Howe and Gretzky (and finally above both) is a good place to be, Ovechkin was already in good company. The three Stanley Cup champion, Steve Yzerman, another Detroit Red Wings legend, is at number 10 on the list.
The only person near Ovechkin who could be considered remotely a modern companion is Jaromir Jag, who has played 24 seasons since 1990-2018. Jagi’s 766 goals are the fourth place in NHL history, but he did the vast majority of this damage before Ovechkin entered the league.
As Ovecchkin Polzada closer to Gretzky’s record, here is the 10 best scorers of the NHL.
10. Steve Yzerman | 692
Years: 1983-2006
Games: 1.514
Teams: Detroit Red Wings
9. Mark Messier | 694
Years: 1979-2004
Games: 1.756
Teams: Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
8. Mike Gartner | 708
Years: 1979-1998
Games: 1,432
Teams: Washington Capital, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes
7. Phil Esposito | 717
Years: 1963-1981
Games: 1,282
Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
6. Marcel Dionne | 731
Years: 1971-1989
Games: 1,348
Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers
5. Brett Hull | 741
Years: 1986-2006
Games: 1.269
Teams: Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes
4. Jaromir Jag 766
Years: 1990-2018
Games: 1.733
Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Flyers Philadelphia, Dallas Starts, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames
3. Gordie Howe | 801
Years: 1946-1980
Games: 1,767
Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers
2. Alex Ovechkin | 886
Years: 2005-Present
Games: 1.575
Teams: Washington Capitals
1. Wayne Gretzky | 894
Years: 1979-1999
Games: 1,487
Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers
