Ovechkin might be the greatest goal scorer of all time. I don't think he can catch Gretzky's record but at age 30 he already has 483 goals putting him only 318 behind Howe for 2nd all time. He could catch Howe with 8x40 goal seasons which isn't too unrealistic considering he has scored at a 50 goal/season pace so far in his career and isn't showing signs of slowing yet.
Also, Ovechkin is playing in an era dominated by goaltending. He might have put up a 100 goal season if he got to play against the same goalies that Gretzky did in the 80s.
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