This season, the Russian has only scored five goals in 25 matches. He repeated the anti-record for a goalless streak, which reached 10 matches.
“If he manages to score 25 goals this season, I think he will continue to progress. I always thought he would play until he broke the record, but if he only scores 12 goals this season, then knowing what this guy is proud of, I will doubt how he feels.
Medvedev opened up about Ovechkin’s NHL goalless streak
I still believe he can handle the situation. I love Wayne Gretzky, but I’d like to see this chase end. That would be cool. Ovechkin wants to be the best. I think he’s going to break the record,” Boudreau said as quoted by The Athletic.
Source: Sport
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