Even Wayne Gretzky himself clearly admitted in a recent 2019 interview: "I played in the right era, it's harder to score now than it was when I played." The statistical average number of goals scored per game per team in the NHL between 1979 to 1993 when Gretzky played in his first 14 seasons was 3.742 goals. The statistical average number of goals scored per game per team in the NHL between 2005 to 2019 when Ovechkin played in his first 14 seasons was 2.838 goals. That's a 32% difference which means that it is statistically 32% more difficult to score goals in the modern era compared to back in the 80's and early 90's. When people only look at a 1:1 goal comparison between Gretzky's total goals and Ovechkin's total goals, its like comparing a sprinter who is running on flat level surface to that of a sprinter running uphill on an incline. Ovechkin's modern era goal total needs to be calibrated by 32% in order to properly compare to Gretzky's goal total: 700 goals x 1.32 = 924 goals > Gretzky's 894 goals. And that's even before adding in the 50 goals Ovechkin would have certainly scored in the 2004/2005 lockout season. It really puts into perspective what Ovechkin has achieved in the modern NHL era while even having played one less season than Gretzky, and Ovechkin still has 5 or 6 seasons left to play still. It's like catching up to the fastest sprinter in history after having a late start, while running against an incline, and then passing that fastest sprinter while there is still a quarter length of track remaining. Just look at the difference between goalies from the 80's and goalies in the modern NHL era. Look at the difference in their size of pads, height, reach, flexibility, technique, and skill. Most goalies from the 80's played worse than today's amateur beer league goalies. During Gretzky's first 14 seasons, the average NHL goalie save % was 0.879 and the average GAA was 3.65, which is unheard of among today's modern era NHL goalies, except maybe in the minors. Also, no players bothered to block shots back in the 80's, imagine how many more goals Ovechkin would have if players played 80's style defense and did not bother to block shots. Also, Gretzky played on a decade-long dynasty team in an era that had no salary cap. The 80's Oilers Dynasty fab 5 would have never been allowed to exist on the same team after the salary cap was put in place starting in 2006 during Ovechkin's first season. Ovechkin played every single season under a limiting cap which made the league way more competitive and evenly distributed, Gretzky never did, not even a single season.
@@HansYN_ doesn't matter if he copies it under 100 Videos. There will always be people saying different things cause they wanna defend Gretzky. No one ever said Gretzky isn't the best Player due to his records. The playstyle isn't really comparable... 80's/90's are way different from the Era Crosby, Ovi and many more of the best players on earth play. Without a time machine we never know what would have happened when Crosby,Ovi etc. played the 80's/90's or Gretzky, Lemieux played 00's/10's.
I agree ovechkin is the better goal scorer but lets not forget that gretzky also has 1963 assists and with those alone he would still lead the nhl in points
The only "real" benchmark you can use to say who is the GOAT objectively is how they dominated their generation. There is no way to compare different generations statistically so you have to compare them to their peers. By that standard there is no comparison. Gretzky dominated in a way nobody did before or after. Objectively fair standard to use when comparing players of different generations. Most playoff hockey pools didn't allow Gretzky in them during his prime because it was potentially a guaranteed win. I mean..cmon..dude was insane relatively speaking.
i am caps fan and i was crying last night watching this lol. because i think about his rookie year and just how far he's come. and now he is standing there with wife and child, while hockey legends give him praise. just amazing
I cried watching this, just like I did when we won the Stanley Cup!! I love Ovechkin that's y I have his name tatted on me twice. I have loved him since he started playing for us!! I have waited literally my entire life for us to win the Stanley Cup and I knew Ovechkin would get us there!! Congrats Ovechkin on ur 700 goals!!
GOAT. Class Act. Has done so much for DC. Family man, with second child on the way. In about 18 years, the Capitals will be making their First Round Draft Pick: Ovechkin. Next year: another Ovechkin!
Jagr, Hull, Dionne, Espo, Howe and Gartner had me in tears. Those guys are legends, Hull and Jagr I grew up watching and was cheering on Jagr to play until he was 50; they all had the class to take off their hats and pass the torch. Congrats Ovi. Truly among the elite and upper echelon of hockey royalty.
3:54 Hands down the best moment! Congrats Ovi! Class player, in a top class organization! So glad Ovi got the chance to play for an owner that showed him how valued he is to their team. Leonsis did right by Ovi throughout his career.
Саня 🔱🔱🔱ты гордость наша,настоящий человек легенда. Как я рад что я живу в эру Великой Восьмерки. Поздравляю здоровья тебе и всей твоей семье. Будем ждать🔱🔱🔱 800.💪👏💣🚨🔥👪🔱
Я крайне политизирован и антиамерикански настроен. Но они сделали очень круто. И часы с триколором и мама с папой после Великого Грецки. Снимаю шляпу перед ними. Они Великий народ! Когда мы их победим, то окажем все почести.
@@ConstantinGolub да нет, российский флаг. У американцев вообще принято серьезно относиться к корням, и и к своим, и к чужим. В символических жестах по крайней мере, когда речь идет о деле им плевать на все.
Саша, ты так много уже сделал, что можешь не волноваться. Весь хоккейный Мир уже давно влюбился в тебя. А побъёшь ты рекорд Гретцки, или не побъёшь это будет другая история. Главное оставайся самим собой. Удачи тебе Саша, любви и счастья от души.
I hope so badly that he does it and I'm ready to shed the tears. What an absolute;y monumental achievement that will be. It already is a massive achievement to hit 700. Especially in this era of hockey with how insanely good the goalies are and how the defense is willing to sacrifice their bodies to block shots. He absolutely has what it takes to get it done. The man has the strength and power of a bear. In 18 years I hope we are going to be seeing his son/sons going after their father's record.
It's nice to see that ovi named his son after his biggest fan and role model who unfortunately never got to watch him play his big brother Sergei Ovechkin. Ovi YOYR big brother is proud of you too cheering you on from the castles in the sky
Mama there goes that man. Someday I’ll get to tell my grandkids I got to see every single goal the greatest goal scorer that ever lived put in the net. Every celebration is as passionate as his first. I wish I could love something the way ovi loves hockey.
I’m not a Caps fan, or an Ovi fan, but this is a major accomplishment 700 is an incredible number, and he’s got a Stanley Cup too Respect to the great 8 Great to see this being made a big deal of, it’s a wonderful achievement and a big deal
Congratulations, OV! Best of luck as you continue to go for the all-time record. Friends and "foes" are pulling for you, whether we really want to admit it or not! You were born for the game, bro! :)
Classy. He's scored more goals against Lundqvist than anyone (my team), but I've never let his beating my Rangers over and over diminish what a complete talent he is. Much respect from a ranger fan of 41 years.
Я горжусь тобой, Саша, ты- молодец, ты лучший! Спасибо тебе за прекрасную, жесткую и красивую игру! Спасибо клубу и НХЛ за торжественную церемонию. Дай Бог тебе и твоей семье всего доброго!
Best goal scorer of all time. None of those other guys would be able to play as good as ovi in hockey how it is now, when these guys played in the 80s a goalie couldn’t stop a beach ball.
his kid is adorable. has no idea whats going on, just keeps pointing to the ice because he wants his dad to take him skating.
But pointed at monitor then Gretzki speak. )
У него скоро второй будет.
Kid will be the next to get 700
@@brooke-3615 so it will take 35 years before another 700? ...not sure you thought that through lol
T BZ I’m obviously being sarcastic. If you were being serious, then I don’t think you thought this through.
Ovechkin is the greatest goalscorer of all time
Meathead TV soon...
@Nationalistic FINN LMFAO lay off the meth buddy...
Tie Domi is and I dare you to tell him otherwise lol.
@Fuck russia in ass not even top 5
@Fuck russia in ass sorry but selane is way worse than ovechkin, Gretzky, howe, Crosby, jagr and many more
Having the rest of the 700 Club congratulate him was really special. Awesome moment.
Tecknowledgist good thing Lemieux wasn’t in that club, no class wouldn’t say shit to OVI
Taleb Oubayan so true, he’s a dick
Yes would be interesting to see congratulations from Gordie Howie with 800 career goals
Even Wayne Gretzky himself clearly admitted in a recent 2019 interview: "I played in the right era, it's harder to score now than it was when I played." The statistical average number of goals scored per game per team in the NHL between 1979 to 1993 when Gretzky played in his first 14 seasons was 3.742 goals. The statistical average number of goals scored per game per team in the NHL between 2005 to 2019 when Ovechkin played in his first 14 seasons was 2.838 goals. That's a 32% difference which means that it is statistically 32% more difficult to score goals in the modern era compared to back in the 80's and early 90's.
When people only look at a 1:1 goal comparison between Gretzky's total goals and Ovechkin's total goals, its like comparing a sprinter who is running on flat level surface to that of a sprinter running uphill on an incline. Ovechkin's modern era goal total needs to be calibrated by 32% in order to properly compare to Gretzky's goal total: 700 goals x 1.32 = 924 goals > Gretzky's 894 goals. And that's even before adding in the 50 goals Ovechkin would have certainly scored in the 2004/2005 lockout season.
It really puts into perspective what Ovechkin has achieved in the modern NHL era while even having played one less season than Gretzky, and Ovechkin still has 5 or 6 seasons left to play still. It's like catching up to the fastest sprinter in history after having a late start, while running against an incline, and then passing that fastest sprinter while there is still a quarter length of track remaining.
Just look at the difference between goalies from the 80's and goalies in the modern NHL era. Look at the difference in their size of pads, height, reach, flexibility, technique, and skill. Most goalies from the 80's played worse than today's amateur beer league goalies. During Gretzky's first 14 seasons, the average NHL goalie save % was 0.879 and the average GAA was 3.65, which is unheard of among today's modern era NHL goalies, except maybe in the minors. Also, no players bothered to block shots back in the 80's, imagine how many more goals Ovechkin would have if players played 80's style defense and did not bother to block shots.
Also, Gretzky played on a decade-long dynasty team in an era that had no salary cap. The 80's Oilers Dynasty fab 5 would have never been allowed to exist on the same team after the salary cap was put in place starting in 2006 during Ovechkin's first season. Ovechkin played every single season under a limiting cap which made the league way more competitive and evenly distributed, Gretzky never did, not even a single season.
My mathematics is simple: Ovi has already got eight richards but Gretzky to obtain five ones only.
I saw you comment this on another video. You just copy and paste.
@@HansYN_ doesn't matter if he copies it under 100 Videos. There will always be people saying different things cause they wanna defend Gretzky. No one ever said Gretzky isn't the best Player due to his records. The playstyle isn't really comparable... 80's/90's are way different from the Era Crosby, Ovi and many more of the best players on earth play. Without a time machine we never know what would have happened when Crosby,Ovi etc. played the 80's/90's or Gretzky, Lemieux played 00's/10's.
I agree ovechkin is the better goal scorer but lets not forget that gretzky also has 1963 assists and with those alone he would still lead the nhl in points
The only "real" benchmark you can use to say who is the GOAT objectively is how they dominated their generation. There is no way to compare different generations statistically so you have to compare them to their peers. By that standard there is no comparison. Gretzky dominated in a way nobody did before or after. Objectively fair standard to use when comparing players of different generations. Most playoff hockey pools didn't allow Gretzky in them during his prime because it was potentially a guaranteed win. I mean..cmon..dude was insane relatively speaking.
I almost cried watching this, I'm not even a caps fan.
Cubertral
That’s how you know you’re witnessing GR8NESS.
i am caps fan and i was crying last night watching this lol. because i think about his rookie year and just how far he's come. and now he is standing there with wife and child, while hockey legends give him praise. just amazing
Thats because you're a true hockey fan!
Same
I'm a Pittsburgh fan and I was tearing up!
Phil Esposito so cool, "700? Go for 800" and Jagr too. "i think you can beat gretzky"
**Baby Sergei comes on screen** I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING!!!!!!
I cried watching this, just like I did when we won the Stanley Cup!! I love Ovechkin that's y I have his name tatted on me twice. I have loved him since he started playing for us!! I have waited literally my entire life for us to win the Stanley Cup and I knew Ovechkin would get us there!! Congrats Ovechkin on ur 700 goals!!
GOAT. Class Act. Has done so much for DC. Family man, with second child on the way. In about 18 years, the Capitals will be making their First Round Draft Pick: Ovechkin. Next year: another Ovechkin!
Александр! Поздравляю со вступлением в клуб "700"! Желаю стать основателем клуба "900"!!!!!
За 5 лет всё возможно
Да. Гретски почему-то "поленился" и оставил эту честь последователям.
Тогда долго он будет в этом клубе в одиночестве))
Лучше 1000!!!
Хотя-бы ещё 189 шайб и дай бог здоровья Александру
Jagr, Hull, Dionne, Espo, Howe and Gartner had me in tears. Those guys are legends, Hull and Jagr I grew up watching and was cheering on Jagr to play until he was 50; they all had the class to take off their hats and pass the torch.
Congrats Ovi. Truly among the elite and upper echelon of hockey royalty.
From Russia with love!
Пожелаем Ови побить рекорд Грецки, а Ови младшему - побить Ови старшего ! ! ! 😉😇💪👍
Саша поздровляю из Украины!!!желаю пройти отметку 900!!!у тебя все шансы!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏✊✊✊✊✊
Пожелаю вам здоровья в это тяжелое время Украинцы ,будьте счастливы
Awesome to see Mike Gartner in the 700 club celebration video. Ovi is awesome. Congratulations!
Аж прослезился.
Кто тут нарезал тарелку лука и оставил для всех 😭😭😭
незнаю, я увидел только часы как у хубло
бля сам чуть не заплакал)) очень трогательно))
Расскажи мне об этом. Будь проклят этот лук.
Как не крути Санёк-Легенда!!!!Бааабуля,что ты готовишь с луком?Никакого лука...внучек это 700 шайб ОВИ!!!!!!
Sorry I don’t speak enchantment table
Браво Саша! Удачи в плей-оф. Ребята даёшь Кубок Стенли.
Two words: Living Legend
One of the MOST exciting players to watch in the NHL! I always wished the Rangers could've gotten him! Congrats Ovi! 👍🏼
The way he looks at his son is pure love.
As a Pens fan, I am still happy for him. Such a machine, such a monster!
Гордости за тебя нет предела, Александр Великий.
Здоровья и удачи!
И забыл сказать спасибо клубу и всей команде "Вашингтон Кэпиталс"вперёд за второй чашкой и без травм 👍💪🇷🇺🇺🇸
3:54 Hands down the best moment!
Congrats Ovi! Class player, in a top class organization! So glad Ovi got the chance to play for an owner that showed him how valued he is to their team. Leonsis did right by Ovi throughout his career.
Very emotional.. but Blake, the black dog, makes me cry..... You are great player! GO GO GO!! Greets from Czech!
Russian Machine!!! Congrats Ovi!!!!
SPASIBO ALEX
Na Zdorov’e )))
David Davenport Pizhalusta
Ne blagodarite
💪
OVECHKIN is inspiring to me he was why I started hockey I’m #8 because of it ❤
As a devils fan, I am happy we gave Ovechkin his 700th goals and I’m sure Mackenzie Blackwood had a little smile on his face
Легенды поздравляют ЛЕГЕНДУ!!!
This made me emotional
Ovi is like a fine wine, he only gets better with age
As Gretzky was talking, Sergei hugged Ovi then pointed as if to say "soon you're gonna break the record of that man" i teared up
Саня ты наша гордость!
За сборную ваша гордость бы хоть раз так сыграла и на встрече с президентом не выходила в тапочках
Legend in progress, 1000 goals, see you guys in 6 years! NHL god!
Its been a pleasure watching the greatest goal scorer of all time, i hope he breaks Gretzkys record! And im a pens fan... 😉
Саня 🔱🔱🔱ты гордость наша,настоящий человек легенда. Как я рад что я живу в эру Великой Восьмерки. Поздравляю здоровья тебе и всей твоей семье. Будем ждать🔱🔱🔱 800.💪👏💣🚨🔥👪🔱
2:39 Jagr’s speech gave me pure chills
So happy to see it from Siberia!! Well done Саня, так держать!!
How are things there Russian friend? :)
TJ Strong very cold 🥶
Саша спортивного долголетия
The ending of the video with the dog Blake and little Sergei got me emotional! What great video tribute!
История уже написана и продолжается!!! Безумно рад за Овечкина и чувствую что он может разменять 1000 голов
Lets Go OVI!
I shed a tear)) Ovi we are proud of you
Поздравляю. ДАЙ БОГ ЗДОРОВЬЯ 👍
ВПЕРЕД НА НОВЫЙ РЕКОРД 1000 забитых шайб в НХЛ 💪
Уважаю. Давай ови покажи класс, заметил ковальчука, покажите игру профессионалов.
Александр Великий вперёоооооооооод👏💪👍✌️8️⃣🎱🥇😄🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
Let’s GOOOOOOOOOOOOOVI!!!!!
We will see you here in two years. When will be 800.
No way in 2 years(that would be 50 goals each year)..... It's more like 3 or 4yrs realistically
@@southpaw788852 and counting…
Саня! поздравляем! красавелло!
даешь вторую чашку с илюхой!👏👏👏
Красавчик! Побольше бы таких спортсменов!!! Спасибо Александр Вам! Ура! Ура! Ура!!!!!!
Саня, мы гордимся, любим, верим!
Ого, часы с флагом России, даешь спорт без политики. Круто американцы сделали.
Да, очень круто! Молодцы американцы
Даже порядок цветов не напутали! ))
Я крайне политизирован и антиамерикански настроен. Но они сделали очень круто. И часы с триколором и мама с папой после Великого Грецки. Снимаю шляпу перед ними. Они Великий народ! Когда мы их победим, то окажем все почести.
Цвета Capitals. Не обольщайтесь...
@@ConstantinGolub да нет, российский флаг. У американцев вообще принято серьезно относиться к корням, и и к своим, и к чужим. В символических жестах по крайней мере, когда речь идет о деле им плевать на все.
Let's not take away from Wayne..he is the G.O.A.T..Congratulations Alex Ovechkin on 700!
Саша, молодец! Удачи, дружище! Ты уже история! Гордимся!
Awe, Ovi Jr loves his daddy!
Very blessed man beyond hockey as well! Congratulations Ovi!
Love from Canada
Саша, ты так много уже сделал, что можешь не волноваться.
Весь хоккейный Мир уже давно влюбился в тебя.
А побъёшь ты рекорд Гретцки, или не побъёшь это будет другая история.
Главное оставайся самим собой.
Удачи тебе Саша, любви и счастья от души.
Well done Captain!
Молодец Саня! Сто лет не смотрел НХЛ, а из-за тебя начал смотреть кэпов.
Ждём 800.
I hope so badly that he does it and I'm ready to shed the tears. What an absolute;y monumental achievement that will be. It already is a massive achievement to hit 700. Especially in this era of hockey with how insanely good the goalies are and how the defense is willing to sacrifice their bodies to block shots. He absolutely has what it takes to get it done. The man has the strength and power of a bear.
In 18 years I hope we are going to be seeing his son/sons going after their father's record.
Всё же на сколько там люди добрей. Нет не какой зависти. Всё только удачи желают
И правда, вам то виднее что у них в голове. Лицемерие оно такое =)
It's nice to see that ovi named his son after his biggest fan and role model who unfortunately never got to watch him play his big brother Sergei Ovechkin. Ovi YOYR big brother is proud of you too cheering you on from the castles in the sky
Ovi - will make 900-Goal Club!!!
Congrats ovechkin on 700 goals!! 🏒🥅👍 NOW LETS PASS WAYNE GRETZky on 894 goals
Браво Алексей))... американцы молодцы!) дружить лучше, чем воевать!
Это великолепно , это не забываемо!! Алекс ты хорош !!!!!❤❤❤
Молодец Саня!
Алекс привет из Казахстана Шымкент, ты сила, жолың болсын брат
I was there and it was AWESOME
Овечкин, не останавливайся на достигнутом! Держим за тебя кулаки ✊
Саня, Сибирь смотрит и радуется вместе с тобой.
Je to Veľká postava a zaslouží jsi to 👍👍😊
Просто смотрю одно видео за одним про эти 700 голов и радуюсь как за себя)))
Mama there goes that man. Someday I’ll get to tell my grandkids I got to see every single goal the greatest goal scorer that ever lived put in the net. Every celebration is as passionate as his first. I wish I could love something the way ovi loves hockey.
Congrats and thanks for all people and examples that has helped him to reach that milestone
I’m not a Caps fan, or an Ovi fan, but this is a major accomplishment
700 is an incredible number, and he’s got a Stanley Cup too
Respect to the great 8
Great to see this being made a big deal of, it’s a wonderful achievement and a big deal
Ови браво!!!🤩🤩🤩 Какая прекрасная супруга и сын!!!🥰🥰🥰Пример всем для гордости и подражания!!!❤️❤️❤️
Поздравляю Алекс , покажи всему миру!!! крепкого здоровья тебе и всем людям на планете !!! вперед Washington, вперед Ovi !!!
Congratulations, OV! Best of luck as you continue to go for the all-time record. Friends and "foes" are pulling for you, whether we really want to admit it or not! You were born for the game, bro! :)
I'm not crying! You're crying!
Classy. He's scored more goals against Lundqvist than anyone (my team), but I've never let his beating my Rangers over and over diminish what a complete talent he is. Much respect from a ranger fan of 41 years.
Нет, я не плачу... просто Овечкин младший в глаз попал 😭😭😭
Я горжусь тобой, Саша, ты- молодец, ты лучший! Спасибо тебе за прекрасную, жесткую и красивую игру! Спасибо клубу и НХЛ за торжественную церемонию. Дай Бог тебе и твоей семье всего доброго!
Мужики, просто наслаждаемся игрой этого Великого Игрока!
Ovi is simply one of the best to ever lace em up
0:25 on the right is THICC
Саааняяя!!!Слезы рекой!Ты = ЛЕГЕНДА!!!!Молодчина,мужик,так держать!!!!Работай, на все 110%,!!!Ты ИМБА в хоккее,Сааааанеееек!!!!
Черт побери))я чуть соплёй не захлебнулся!!! Саня,ты самый крутой!!!!ждём 1000!!!!
Ягр красавчик 💪💪💪💪
Александр Михайлович, гордость наша, всего народа русского. Не болей, и наколоти ещё с горкой!)))👍👏✌️
Best goal scorer of all time. None of those other guys would be able to play as good as ovi in hockey how it is now, when these guys played in the 80s a goalie couldn’t stop a beach ball.
Сань, кто бы, что не говорил про тебя - ты лучший и Русская душа всегда будешь! Мы рады за тебя всей страной! Ура
Как жаль, что я не жил в эпоху Пеле... Спасибо Саша, что я живу в твою эпоху
Bro he has to beat the record man everyone wants him to
4:08 I legit thought he was gonna cry there for a second
Only time he’s showin emotion is if he’s hammered or scoring a goal
Gartner:”I think it’s pretty cool that 2 Washington Capitals are in the 700 goal club”
Jagr: Am I a joke to you?
he's more known as a Penguin tho
Jagr to caps fans is like Messier to Canucks fans. An insane disappointment that they'd rather forget.
I'm not crying, you are.
What this man means to me and a lot of others.
perseverance
never give up
anything is possible