Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record has become increasingly tangible as he enters this season only 42 goals away from the historic mark.
Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick noted that the combination of Ovechkin's age and his scoring ability is unprecedented, stating, 'I don't know if we've ever had this situation...'
Despite a slow start this season with only two goals in the first five games, Ovechkin's record pursuit has the potential to capture widespread attention as the season progresses.
Ovechkin has demonstrated he can score at a high level even at 39 years old, as evidenced by his prior seasons where he exceeded the 42 goals mark.
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