DraftKings and FanDuel Are Offering Alex Ovechkin Specials

The old records are starting to fall. LeBron James broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record in 2023. Now, the NHL’s all-time goal record looks like it will be broken sooner than later. Alex Ovechkin is on the hunt for his 895th goal, and some of the betting sites are offering specials for Ovechkin while he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record. With 885 goals under Ovechkin’s belt, there may not be much time left to put a bet down before he breaks the record.

Sportsbooks offering specials for Alex Ovechkin as he chases the NHL all-time goals record

Wayne Gretzky currently holds the NHL’s all-time goals record with 894 goals. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is close to breaking the record with 885 goals at the moment. With Ovechkin less than 15 goals away from breaking the record, a couple of sports betting sites have posted specials for Ovechkin.

The specials are mostly for Ovechkin’s chase to break the goals record. The Capitals have played 63 games so far and have 19 games remaining on their schedule. Ovechkin has scored 32 goals so far this season. He needs nine more goals to tie the record and 10 more goals to break the record.

DraftKings Ovechkin specials

DraftKings posted specials for Ovechkin under their season specials. The sportsbook posted two betting markets for his chase to 895. The first is for the team that Ovechkin scores his 895th career regular season goal against during the 2024/2025 season. The Columbus Blue Jackets have the best odds at +280. The New York Islanders at +320 and the Carolina Hurricanes at +350 have the second and third best odds.

The other option is for Ovechkin to record his 895th career goal during the 2024/2025 season at -165. The first option can be found under the player milestones section. The second option can be found under the player specials section.

Team Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career regular season goal against during 24/25 season full odds

FanDuel Ovechkin and NHL specials

There are a few betting options for Ovechkin’s 895th goal on FanDuel. The sportsbook created a section for these specials, The Gr8 Chase. FanDuel posted five options so far. One is for the method of Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal. Even strength has the best odds with -220 odds. Powerplay is next with +150 odds. Shorthanded has the longest odds with +10000 odds.

FanDuel’s Ovechkin specials are a little more creative. Player to record an assist on Alexander Ovechkin’s 895th career regular season goal. Exact assist combo on Alexander Ovechkin’s 895th career regular season goal(all-in). Will Alex Ovechkin’s 895th career regular season goal be an empty net goal? Those are the other options.

Method of Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking 895th career regular season goal

Exact assist combo on Alexander Ovechkin’s 895th career regular season goal (all-in)

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