The 2024-25 NHL season has been packed with highlights, but nothing shook the hockey world quite like Alex Ovechkin ’s historic milestone. The Washington Capitals ’ icon didn’t just lead his team with his trademark fire, he eclipsed a record many believed was untouchable. Ovechkin now stands as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, moving past the legendary Wayne Gretzky . But even as history was made, the bigger surprise might be what didn’t happen: retirement.
Alex Ovechkin still has more to prove
For years, the buzz around Ovechkin’s career circled one big question—would he hang up his skates after overtaking Gretzky? Many assumed that once the goal was achieved, the Russian sniper would step away from the game on his own terms. Instead, Ovechkin responded the only way a competitor like him knows how: by suiting up for more.
"I'm not retiring, so," Ovechkin stated bluntly when asked about his future. As he enters the final year of his contract with the Capitals, the message couldn’t be clearer, he’s not done. The fire still burns, the hunger still lingers, and the passion to play hasn’t faded. “As long as I can, I will try to stick around,” he recently said.
And that journey wouldn’t be complete without one more act in hockey’s most defining rivalry.
Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The rivalry that transcended an era
The NHL landscape hasn’t seen many battles like Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby. For nearly two decades, these two icons pushed each other to greatness—every goal, every assist, every playoff clash became part of a larger legacy. While the Capitals gear up for a postseason run, the Penguins’ absence this year raised eyebrows. Some wondered if this signaled the end of the Crosby-Ovechkin saga. But don’t count on it.
Despite their teams heading in different directions, both legends are still performing at elite levels. Crosby, too, made headlines by surpassing a Gretzky record of his own, twenty consecutive seasons averaging more than a point per game.
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From fierce battles to postgame respect, their rivalry has evolved but it’s far from finished. Ovechkin’s decision to keep going isn't just personal; it’s a promise that we may yet see another chapter in one of hockey’s most enduring storylines.
And as long as he’s on the ice, fans will be watching because when Ovechkin plays, history follows.
Alex Ovechkin still has more to prove
For years, the buzz around Ovechkin’s career circled one big question—would he hang up his skates after overtaking Gretzky? Many assumed that once the goal was achieved, the Russian sniper would step away from the game on his own terms. Instead, Ovechkin responded the only way a competitor like him knows how: by suiting up for more.
"I'm not retiring, so," Ovechkin stated bluntly when asked about his future. As he enters the final year of his contract with the Capitals, the message couldn’t be clearer, he’s not done. The fire still burns, the hunger still lingers, and the passion to play hasn’t faded. “As long as I can, I will try to stick around,” he recently said.
And that journey wouldn’t be complete without one more act in hockey’s most defining rivalry.
Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The rivalry that transcended an era
The NHL landscape hasn’t seen many battles like Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby. For nearly two decades, these two icons pushed each other to greatness—every goal, every assist, every playoff clash became part of a larger legacy. While the Capitals gear up for a postseason run, the Penguins’ absence this year raised eyebrows. Some wondered if this signaled the end of the Crosby-Ovechkin saga. But don’t count on it.
Despite their teams heading in different directions, both legends are still performing at elite levels. Crosby, too, made headlines by surpassing a Gretzky record of his own, twenty consecutive seasons averaging more than a point per game.
Also Read: Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres: NHL regular season finale – April 17th showdown
From fierce battles to postgame respect, their rivalry has evolved but it’s far from finished. Ovechkin’s decision to keep going isn't just personal; it’s a promise that we may yet see another chapter in one of hockey’s most enduring storylines.
And as long as he’s on the ice, fans will be watching because when Ovechkin plays, history follows.
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