NHL Best Bets Capitals vs Red Wings: Alex Ovechkin Eyes History

Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday night in the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, which made him only three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record. Can Ovechkin get it done with a hat trick against the Blackhawks? Sure, but realistically, he’s not breaking the record in this game, but you never can doubt the Great 8. 

Where to Watch Blackhawks vs Capitals

• Arena: Capital One Arena 
• Location: Washington, DC
• Date: Friday, April 4
• Where to Watch: NHLN, ESPN+
• Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
• Moneyline: WAS -425 | CHI +325
• Spread (-1.5): WAS -150 | CHI +125
• Total: 6.5 
• SportsGrid Matchup Page

The sportsbooks expect Ovechkin to break this record before the regular season concludes. Can he keep adding to the total tonight against the Blackhawks? An Ovechkin anytime goal is coming in at -140 on the FanDuel Sportsbook, 2+ goals at +450, and a hat trick (3+) to break the all-time goal record coming in at +2100. 

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My Favorite Bet: Alex Ovechkin 2+ Goals (+450)

I think Ovi can get himself two goals tomorrow. The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the worst teams in the league in every category, so this matchup is much better than their previous tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s also a home game for the Capitals, so Ovechkin will have extra motivation to break the record in front of the fans who have watched him throughout his entire NHL career. Regardless, it won’t be long before we see Ovechkin surpass Gretzky for sole possession of the NHL all-time goal-scoring title. 

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