“That’s all he can do” just so you know this guy is the only person that has a shot at breaking Wayne Gretzkys goal record…. A record that most thought would never be broken
@@shab8182I hope Matthews develops into a similar hitter as he’s pretty fast and weighs 230lbs, although he had that shoulder injury so maybe that’s why he’s hesitant. Although if he hasn’t by now, he probably wont lol
It's baffling that his play style hasn't caused his peak to end early. It looked like it might be briefly there, but it was probably just the coaching style he had to play. Obviously he will never be 24 year old Ovie again, but he turned right back into a beast, and still is.
A lot of these comments are over a year old but I want to update you from 2023. Ovechkin is now the second all time goal scorer in the NHL, with 809 goals, on pace to handily overtake Wayne Gretzky, a feat most thought would never happen given how the game has changed since the Great One played. Ovechkin is probably the greatest goal scorer in NHL history, he's got unbelievable skill, he's done this all at only one team his whole career, and he's a freak of nature, 6'4 and 240 pounds of muscle, 37 years old and still going strong. He's among the greatest players we've ever seen. He's got a one-timer that's basically unstoppable. Everyone he's played against knows it's coming, but you can't do anything about it. When he's fed the puck in that left face-off circle, you just have to pray he misses, because it's not up to you anymore lol. He's also got one of the hardest shots, and can just do it all. I feel immensely honored as a Capitals fan, to be able to watch him play.
7:59 “He might be one of those enforcers..” No. This man leads the league in goals scored basically every year he plays. He’s a star player, who can hit as well.
It's crazy this guy has an outside chance of breaking Gretzky's goal record. He's one of the rare offensive players in hockey that can punish anyone. I always found it amazing how he would constantly lead the league in goals while being near the tops in hits every year. The Office Blokes need to understand he isn't an enforcer. He's one of the best offensive players of his generation who happens to be an enforcer when he wants to. He currently ranks 6th all time in goals scored. Looking at the list, by next year he will be 3rd.
It looked a lot more likely that he'd catch up before COVID :( I'd argue that he's the best pure goal scorer in NHL history. Gretzky has him beat in a number of other areas and is unarguably the better player overall, but in terms of personally putting the puck in the net I think Ovi has him beat. Having Ovi play for us here in DC has been an absolute privilege. He's not just a generational talent but a once in a lifetime talent. I can't think of anyone else who has his combination of scoring ability and physicality, and we're not likely to see someone like him wearing the red again, period.
@@nickyarbrough8392 I'm almost with you with best pure goal scorer in NHL history. The era Ovechkin played in saw some of the best defensemen of all time along with the best goal tending in the history of the NHL. Ovi was playing in an age when goaltenders are 6'2 plus. That wasn't the case in the 80's. I also agree it's hard to find someone who has Ovi's goal scoring brilliance with physicality. He's a throw back to greats like Gordie Howe. I'm a St. Louis Blues fan so I don't seem him a lot in Western Conference games. Despite that, looking at his stats at the end of every year I am always left with the impression of "Holy god... this guy would love Western Conference style hockey.
Ovi is a 3x league MVP and 9x league leading goal scorer, while also being able to hit like a monster. He's still playing, still an all-star, and is trying to break the all-time goals record in the next 5 years. He'll be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer and top-10 all-time player when he's done.
You mention many of "Eastern European descent" they're usually full-blooded Eastern Europeans. Hockey is very popular in Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden etc. Their top talent quite often makes its way to the NHL. Not unlike how footballers all over the world dream of playing in the Premier League, the NHL is that for hockey. Though the Russian league, the KHL, is quite high quality as well.
Now, you have to watch him doing nothing but scoring. He can make amazing beautiful goals, and totally destroy someone on the same shift. He’s an artist!
Ovechkin is a beast on ice. He is a big man. Most never pick a fight with him because they know they will lose. Even guys bigger than him refuse to go up against him. As to his hits, they are as clean as they get. You are not supposed to allow your legs to leave the ice when you hit and hit has to be shoulder to shoulder. He never ever goes to the head of an opposing players. Most players never retaliate because they know the hits are as good as they get and there is no reason to challenge him. Ovi is a clean player. As to the pummeling Svechnikov got, he asked for it. He was a rookie taking on the god on ice. Ovi showed him where he belongs and Svechnikov left with a concussion and was out for a long time. Ovi is the GOAT. Clean player, best goal scorer ever and he will get past Gretzky goal total this year.
The fact they think Ovechkin is an enforcer is just hilarious. Guys please check out his highlight reel. He is one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.
The Svechnikov fight has some background. Andrei S. was just 20 years old, a newbie Russian in the big leagues, and Ovechkin was literally his childhood hero, the greatest Russian in professional hockey. It was compared to a David vs. Goliath matchup gone wrong. Nothing like getting beaten senseless by your childhood hero on international, worldwide TV for your family and friends at home to see! They later messaged each other and made up. Alex makes $47 million over 5 years and Andrei just signed for $62 million over 8 years. They'll be fine....
1) This video gives a misleading impression of what Alex Ovechkin does on the ice. He is currently 6th all-time in goals scored. Barring injury, he will almost certainly finish this upcoming season at 3rd or 4th. He has a legitimate chance of breaking the record held by Wayne Gretzky. His shot might be the best ever, combining speed and accuracy. Hitting the opponent is not why he's earned more than $100 million. 2) Ovechkin is listed as 6'-3", 236 pounds (190 cm, 107 kg). 236 pounds is nearly 17 stone. 3) We have learned posthumously that several retired players had moderate to severe CTE. Also, over the last 20-25 years many players have had their careers cut short by multiple concussions. This has led to new rules prohibiting all hits to the head. In the past they were allowed if the player doing the hitting did not do it illegally (hitting with the stick or elbows, for example). Players can now expect suspensions for hits to the head, except when the league inexplicably ignores its own guidelines. 4) You mentioned the many eastern European players. The countries that produce the most elite hockey players are Canada, the U.S., Russia, Czechia, Sweden, and Finland. There are also good players from Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Latvia, and Ukraine. In the early days of the NHL, mostly before WW2, there were quite a few UK players. I'm guessing the popularity of "ice hockey" declined for some reason after the war. 5) Ovechkin has had only 4 fights in his career, because no one wants to tangle with him, and also because his team would rather have him on the ice scoring goals than have him risk an injury fighting and spending time in the penalty box. That fight was against 19-year-old Andrei Svechnikov, who weighed at least 40 pounds less. 6) Leaving one's feet to hit an opponent is a "charging" penalty. It can be a 2-minute minor or a 5-minute major penalty, depending upon the severity. 7) The rule on when a player can be hit: only when he has the puck or within about a second after he has passed or lost it. 8) It doesn't matter how much taller the skates make them because they're all wearing skates. 9) The opponent at 9:36 flying over the boards is 6-foot, 9-inch Zdeno Chara, the tallest player in league history. Last season they were teammates.
4. Yes, but not necessarily in that order (NHL players specifically that is, rather than your broader term elite players). There has been about 50 players from the UK in NHL.
RUSSIAN MACHINE NEVER BREAKS! Ovi is the reason I got into hockey. Love watching him fly around the ice. And not ashamed to admit, watching him finally raise The Cup brought a tear to my eye. EDIT: and as others have pointed out, he's not an enforcer at all, Ovi is a 'right winger' and is one of the best goal scorers the game as ever seen. The fact that he's chasing Gretzky's record, while also wrecking the fuck out of guys, is what makes him so much fun to watch.
Ovechkin is currently 6th All Time in NHL goal scoring with 730 goals. He needs 165 more to pass Wayne Gretzky's record of 894. If he scores 30 or more in each of the next 5 seasons, he'll do it.
"He might be one of those enforcers," as I die inside :( I know that you guys aren't really super into hockey so it's understandable, but I still winced. Ovi is one of the greatest hockey players of all time and a universally adored cultural touchstone here in Washington, DC. He's been the best player on the Washington Capitals since 2009, and been our Captain since 2010. He lead us to a Stanley Cup in 2018 (and afterwards had an absolutely INSANE celebration wherein he and the other guys literally drunkenly dragged the Cup around DC, holding it over his head as people honked and cheered) and he's arguably the greatest pure goal scorer in the history of the league. Gretzky has him beat overall, but we're talking about a dude who compares favorably to the undisputed GOAT in terms of scoring ability. but yeah Ovi is huge will absolutely beat the piss out of people out there
I think he beats Getzky as a better overall player. He can score, hit, pass, enforce, and razzle dazzle. Gretzky wouldn't be protected in today's league. Plus the goalies are much better today.
LOL. "looks like that's all he can do". Ovechkin in 16 seasons has scored 730 goals - 6th all time and 1320 points Is the only player who actually has a chance to overtake Wayne Gretzky as the all time goal scorer (he has been totally screwed by the last 2 shortened Covid 19 seasons). 9th all time in games played (1197 games) - He is rarely injured or misses games. Has only missed 24 games due to injury in 16 seasons. 116 game winning goals - 4th all time 12 time all star(8x-1st team and 4x-2nd team) 3 time League MVP (only 3 have more) 9 time Richard trophy winner (for most goals in a season) 3 time Lindsay Award (best player as voted by the players-only 2 w/ have more) STANLEY CUP CHAMPION- He is a warrior. A true complete player.
You might think his job is just hitting people from watching this... but what he's most known for is scoring goals. He's arguably the greatest goal scorer of all time
By the way his only job is not to hit .. he's actually close to beating Gretzky's goal scoring record he's top 3 best players in the NHL some would say 1 it depends who u talked to.. so I was surprised when it was just hits cause he's more of a goal scorer actually but he will lay u out
Overchkin scored 9 goals in one game quite a few years back. He called it "an Ovetchtrick" when asked what three hat tricks in one game should be called! The man is an animal on the ice but was also a unique talent in the NHL these days.
He's toned down his physicality naturally by just getting older. But I've always loved how Ovi isn't afraid to chuck his body or knuckles around even though hes a skill guy
Bro if ovechkin plays 5 more years he will pass Gretzky... While in a league with good goalies, Gretzky played in a time when u could score from center ice on a dump in if he played now he would have wayyyy less goals then Crosby or ovechkin cause if Crosby played back then he would have lit the league up The goalies were awful watch a game today then watch a game gretzky played in.. it's like watching bantam aa
Ovi hits are as clear as you ever see in NHL. That fight with svenchnikov was one of the very few fights Ovi has actually fought an opposing player. Most players never pick a fight with him because they know they will lose and when players get a hit, they don’t retaliate because they know those hits are legal and clean - shoulder to shoulder. Go Ovi. You are the greatest. He will go down as the best that ever player NHL. He is 40 goals away from Gretzky record of 893 goals. Ovi puts those hits to control the momentum and establish fear in opposing players.
That clip at 1:33ish is extra crazy to me because the other guy had all the momentum, Ovechkin was basically stopped, yet he managed to absolutely floor the guy lol.
ALSO for the record, I WAS a hockey fan when I was a kid, but I haven't watched it seriously for about 15 years, but I've always known OV to be an amazing goal scorer..Apparently I didn't even realize he has become known for this as well lol
And he has 730 career goals, currently 6th best all time. By the end of next season he will be 3rd all time and he's only 36 years old in a few days. Realistically is he keeps up anywhere near his avg of 45 per season he will pass Wayne Gretzky's 894 for the all time lead by age 40.
Decent amount of North American players as well. As a caps fan one of those that caps fans love is Wilson #43 and Oshie #77. Oshie won gold for the us on a shootout in the winter olympics.
I love when you guys react to hockey. Also you're right, there's a rule in hockey where you can't jump up or aim intentionally for the head when hitting an opponent. Rule of thumb is if your skates leave the ice before a hit you might get a penalty.
10:10 He is still playing! He just recently re-signed with the team for another 5 years and will more than likely finish his career with the Capitals. He'd be 39/40 by the time the contract is up.
He is NOT an enforcer. This man isprobably the greatest goal scorer of all time and yet can still get a 7 minute video of just his hits. If you can tell me this man isn’t the goat I might cancel you lmfao.
I'm sure a million others said it already, but. Funny, before the wondering if he was an enforcer part (understandable, considering how outstanding at hits this video makes him look, and he is) comment too, I was going to post that believe it or not, this guy is arguably (maybe even the favoured argument) the best goal scorer of all time.
It looks like this is all he does, but hes arguably the greatest goal scorer of all time. He’s less than 100 goals away from Gretzky’s record, which people assumed would never be broken. He’s a scorer first and a hitter second, mostly because hes a truck at 6’3 235lbs.
When checking someone, you cannot go for the head, leave your feet, use your stick or hit from behind. If your one of your skates is not touching the ice it is a penalty. Eric and Brett Lindros had their careers cut short due to hits to the head and concussions. Both players were 6'4" plus and weighed 240 + pounds.
Hitting someone who doesn't have the puck is an Interference penalty. Hitting someone up high is a penalty. Hitting someone from behind against the boards is a penalty. Notice how in all the hit, Ovechkin glides into them, that is a rule, you have to ease up, if you skate through a guy, that's a charging penalty. Using your elbow is a penalty as well.
its cold in eastern, central, and northern europe. thats why they are good at hockey like canadians and and people from minnesota. Its cold, real cold and ice can be very cheap and available.
Ovechkin's aunt was my teacher in graduate school.. He pleaded with her when he was playing the flyers so he was in the city...he wanted Russian food vodka and caviar because he missed home. His Aunt is a very nice lady and she is tough as nails as well
For clarity, yes. NHL players do get a ton of CTE and Alzheimers and shit later on. But the league doesn't officially recognize the link between concussions and CTE etc. So there is not much being done equipment wise. But they are targeting dangerous checks and such to the head. But they could be doing so much more. Also, you can not leave your feet during a hit nor take more than three strides (I think it's three) before you hit someone. Jumping or leaving your feet not only amplifies the force because of your legs pushing you forward and up, but also increases risk of hitting the head in a bad way. Also, what Mike said was right. You can only hit a guy when he's on the puck. If you hit a guy without the puck you get called for interference.
Ovechkin is an animal, I always hate when he plays my Blackhawks because he is THAT guy. You guys should take a look at "Celebrating Luke Kuechly, Smartest Linebacker to Play the Game" - easily an NFL Hall of Fame career in a short time period.
You should check out Niklas Kronwall hits from the 1990s. That dude laid people out constantly, often reversing his body as he hit a guy, to pound him with his ass or hip.
“That’s all he can do” just so you know this guy is the only person that has a shot at breaking Wayne Gretzkys goal record…. A record that most thought would never be broken
one of the best scorers of all time and can hit.... he's one of a kind
Yup! He certainly one of the greats of the NHL. 🏒🥅😁
@@shab8182I hope Matthews develops into a similar hitter as he’s pretty fast and weighs 230lbs, although he had that shoulder injury so maybe that’s why he’s hesitant.
Although if he hasn’t by now, he probably wont lol
Ovechkin is the greatest of all time. He is the man on the ice.
He's not only 4th all time in hits but he's 6th all time in goals. Ovechkin is a beast, pure freak of nature.
It's baffling that his play style hasn't caused his peak to end early. It looked like it might be briefly there, but it was probably just the coaching style he had to play. Obviously he will never be 24 year old Ovie again, but he turned right back into a beast, and still is.
5th now.
3rd now
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Russian machine never break(unless it's a military machine, those are already broken before use)
He's a freak alright
Alex is also one of the best scorers in league history.
Exactly.
He is an anomaly: A Russian goal scorer who can run you over and dominate through sheer power!
He is the best scorer in league history haha
@@VIN-mo5ty I think you’re forgetting about Gretzkey…
@@GrandRoyal44 he’s currently 139 goals away from tying it. Gretzky even admitted that it was easier to score when he played in the 80s.
i've been a Capitals fan for 30 years. drafting Ovechkin was like winning the lottery. he is the total package. scoring, assists, hits, leadership.
A lot of these comments are over a year old but I want to update you from 2023. Ovechkin is now the second all time goal scorer in the NHL, with 809 goals, on pace to handily overtake Wayne Gretzky, a feat most thought would never happen given how the game has changed since the Great One played. Ovechkin is probably the greatest goal scorer in NHL history, he's got unbelievable skill, he's done this all at only one team his whole career, and he's a freak of nature, 6'4 and 240 pounds of muscle, 37 years old and still going strong. He's among the greatest players we've ever seen. He's got a one-timer that's basically unstoppable. Everyone he's played against knows it's coming, but you can't do anything about it. When he's fed the puck in that left face-off circle, you just have to pray he misses, because it's not up to you anymore lol. He's also got one of the hardest shots, and can just do it all. I feel immensely honored as a Capitals fan, to be able to watch him play.
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“He might be one of those enforcers..”
No. This man leads the league in goals scored basically every year he plays. He’s a star player, who can hit as well.
It's crazy this guy has an outside chance of breaking Gretzky's goal record. He's one of the rare offensive players in hockey that can punish anyone. I always found it amazing how he would constantly lead the league in goals while being near the tops in hits every year.
The Office Blokes need to understand he isn't an enforcer. He's one of the best offensive players of his generation who happens to be an enforcer when he wants to. He currently ranks 6th all time in goals scored. Looking at the list, by next year he will be 3rd.
Won’t catch the great one in points
It looked a lot more likely that he'd catch up before COVID :( I'd argue that he's the best pure goal scorer in NHL history. Gretzky has him beat in a number of other areas and is unarguably the better player overall, but in terms of personally putting the puck in the net I think Ovi has him beat.
Having Ovi play for us here in DC has been an absolute privilege. He's not just a generational talent but a once in a lifetime talent. I can't think of anyone else who has his combination of scoring ability and physicality, and we're not likely to see someone like him wearing the red again, period.
@@nickyarbrough8392 I'm almost with you with best pure goal scorer in NHL history. The era Ovechkin played in saw some of the best defensemen of all time along with the best goal tending in the history of the NHL. Ovi was playing in an age when goaltenders are 6'2 plus. That wasn't the case in the 80's.
I also agree it's hard to find someone who has Ovi's goal scoring brilliance with physicality. He's a throw back to greats like Gordie Howe. I'm a St. Louis Blues fan so I don't seem him a lot in Western Conference games. Despite that, looking at his stats at the end of every year I am always left with the impression of "Holy god... this guy would love Western Conference style hockey.
They gotta watch something like Ovechkin's top goals
Ovi is a 3x league MVP and 9x league leading goal scorer, while also being able to hit like a monster. He's still playing, still an all-star, and is trying to break the all-time goals record in the next 5 years. He'll be a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer and top-10 all-time player when he's done.
You mention many of "Eastern European descent" they're usually full-blooded Eastern Europeans. Hockey is very popular in Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden etc. Their top talent quite often makes its way to the NHL. Not unlike how footballers all over the world dream of playing in the Premier League, the NHL is that for hockey. Though the Russian league, the KHL, is quite high quality as well.
@dacrosber doubt it
Alex Ovechkin is also nearing the all time goal record btw. Amazing player!
"He might be one of those enforcers" was funny AF to hear as a hockey fan.
Not like he's one of the best scorers in the history of the league.
Lol exactly. I just posted same comment.
Prototypical power forward
Now, you have to watch him doing nothing but scoring. He can make amazing beautiful goals, and totally destroy someone on the same shift. He’s an artist!
Ovechkin is not an enforcer, he is a pure scorer. The only active player with a chance to catch Gretzky’s all time goals
They should do an ovi career goals video to go along with this one
Mcdavid?
I'm a Pens fan and will admit The Great 8 is the best goal scorer ever.
@@trumphatesyou you can only hate a team for so long before you develop respect, as a caps fan *grits teeth* Crosby is the man
Ovechkin is a beast on ice. He is a big man. Most never pick a fight with him because they know they will lose. Even guys bigger than him refuse to go up against him.
As to his hits, they are as clean as they get. You are not supposed to allow your legs to leave the ice when you hit and hit has to be shoulder to shoulder. He never ever goes to the head of an opposing players. Most players never retaliate because they know the hits are as good as they get and there is no reason to challenge him.
Ovi is a clean player. As to the pummeling Svechnikov got, he asked for it. He was a rookie taking on the god on ice. Ovi showed him where he belongs and Svechnikov left with a concussion and was out for a long time.
Ovi is the GOAT. Clean player, best goal scorer ever and he will get past Gretzky goal total this year.
The fact they think Ovechkin is an enforcer is just hilarious. Guys please check out his highlight reel. He is one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.
The Svechnikov fight has some background. Andrei S. was just 20 years old, a newbie Russian in the big leagues, and Ovechkin was literally his childhood hero, the greatest Russian in professional hockey. It was compared to a David vs. Goliath matchup gone wrong. Nothing like getting beaten senseless by your childhood hero on international, worldwide TV for your family and friends at home to see! They later messaged each other and made up. Alex makes $47 million over 5 years and Andrei just signed for $62 million over 8 years. They'll be fine....
1) This video gives a misleading impression of what Alex Ovechkin does on the ice. He is currently 6th all-time in goals scored. Barring injury, he will almost certainly finish this upcoming season at 3rd or 4th. He has a legitimate chance of breaking the record held by Wayne Gretzky. His shot might be the best ever, combining speed and accuracy. Hitting the opponent is not why he's earned more than $100 million.
2) Ovechkin is listed as 6'-3", 236 pounds (190 cm, 107 kg). 236 pounds is nearly 17 stone.
3) We have learned posthumously that several retired players had moderate to severe CTE. Also, over the last 20-25 years many players have had their careers cut short by multiple concussions. This has led to new rules prohibiting all hits to the head. In the past they were allowed if the player doing the hitting did not do it illegally (hitting with the stick or elbows, for example). Players can now expect suspensions for hits to the head, except when the league inexplicably ignores its own guidelines.
4) You mentioned the many eastern European players. The countries that produce the most elite hockey players are Canada, the U.S., Russia, Czechia, Sweden, and Finland. There are also good players from Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Latvia, and Ukraine. In the early days of the NHL, mostly before WW2, there were quite a few UK players. I'm guessing the popularity of "ice hockey" declined for some reason after the war.
5) Ovechkin has had only 4 fights in his career, because no one wants to tangle with him, and also because his team would rather have him on the ice scoring goals than have him risk an injury fighting and spending time in the penalty box. That fight was against 19-year-old Andrei Svechnikov, who weighed at least 40 pounds less.
6) Leaving one's feet to hit an opponent is a "charging" penalty. It can be a 2-minute minor or a 5-minute major penalty, depending upon the severity.
7) The rule on when a player can be hit: only when he has the puck or within about a second after he has passed or lost it.
8) It doesn't matter how much taller the skates make them because they're all wearing skates.
9) The opponent at 9:36 flying over the boards is 6-foot, 9-inch Zdeno Chara, the tallest player in league history. Last season they were teammates.
4. Yes, but not necessarily in that order (NHL players specifically that is, rather than your broader term elite players). There has been about 50 players from the UK in NHL.
Backstrom at 6:31 after Ovis hit. Flips the puck to his glove and slaps it back to the tape. That's beautiful skill.
RUSSIAN MACHINE NEVER BREAKS!
Ovi is the reason I got into hockey. Love watching him fly around the ice. And not ashamed to admit, watching him finally raise The Cup brought a tear to my eye.
EDIT: and as others have pointed out, he's not an enforcer at all, Ovi is a 'right winger' and is one of the best goal scorers the game as ever seen. The fact that he's chasing Gretzky's record, while also wrecking the fuck out of guys, is what makes him so much fun to watch.
Ovechkin is currently 6th All Time in NHL goal scoring with 730 goals.
He needs 165 more to pass Wayne Gretzky's record of 894. If he scores 30 or more in each of the next 5 seasons, he'll do it.
He's gonna do it, in a time were u can't score from center ice unlike Gretzky ..
Yup, on 809 now in January 2023. He's gonna pass the 900 mark...
No guys. He’s one of the best goal scorers ever. Remember your watching the best hits. Watch his videos about his goals.
Ovechkin is MUCH more than an informer! One of the best scorers or all time, you should watch one of his goal highlights!
Typo: you meant "enforcer."
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"He might be one of those enforcers," as I die inside :( I know that you guys aren't really super into hockey so it's understandable, but I still winced. Ovi is one of the greatest hockey players of all time and a universally adored cultural touchstone here in Washington, DC.
He's been the best player on the Washington Capitals since 2009, and been our Captain since 2010. He lead us to a Stanley Cup in 2018 (and afterwards had an absolutely INSANE celebration wherein he and the other guys literally drunkenly dragged the Cup around DC, holding it over his head as people honked and cheered) and he's arguably the greatest pure goal scorer in the history of the league.
Gretzky has him beat overall, but we're talking about a dude who compares favorably to the undisputed GOAT in terms of scoring ability.
but yeah Ovi is huge will absolutely beat the piss out of people out there
I think he beats Getzky as a better overall player. He can score, hit, pass, enforce, and razzle dazzle. Gretzky wouldn't be protected in today's league. Plus the goalies are much better today.
LOL. "looks like that's all he can do".
Ovechkin in 16 seasons has scored 730 goals - 6th all time and 1320 points
Is the only player who actually has a chance to overtake Wayne Gretzky as the all time goal scorer (he has been totally screwed by the last 2 shortened Covid 19 seasons).
9th all time in games played (1197 games) - He is rarely injured or misses games. Has only missed 24 games due to injury in 16 seasons.
116 game winning goals - 4th all time
12 time all star(8x-1st team and 4x-2nd team)
3 time League MVP (only 3 have more)
9 time Richard trophy winner (for most goals in a season)
3 time Lindsay Award (best player as voted by the players-only 2 w/ have more)
STANLEY CUP CHAMPION- He is a warrior. A true complete player.
You might think his job is just hitting people from watching this... but what he's most known for is scoring goals. He's arguably the greatest goal scorer of all time
He is one of the top corers in the NHL, its awesome to watch him kick ass and also score goals. Tough good European hockey player.
The best combination of hitter and goal scorer of all time. Top 6 in both.
By the way his only job is not to hit .. he's actually close to beating Gretzky's goal scoring record he's top 3 best players in the NHL some would say 1 it depends who u talked to.. so I was surprised when it was just hits cause he's more of a goal scorer actually but he will lay u out
Overchkin scored 9 goals in one game quite a few years back. He called it "an Ovetchtrick" when asked what three hat tricks in one game should be called! The man is an animal on the ice but was also a unique talent in the NHL these days.
@dacrosber Google says this about it:
"For those of you that missed it, an Ovechtrick is a 9-goal game scored by Ovechkin."
Peace
You should definitely do more hockey!
Aye more hockey reactions!
i have the good fortune of owning season tickets to the caps. watching ovi for years has been so amazing. that guy is so much fun to watch..
Do Ovi goals compilation and you will be suprised 🙂
His teammate Tom Wilson is the enforcer. Alex needs to tone down his physicality to take Gretzky's number one scorer spot.
He's toned down his physicality naturally by just getting older. But I've always loved how Ovi isn't afraid to chuck his body or knuckles around even though hes a skill guy
Bro if ovechkin plays 5 more years he will pass Gretzky... While in a league with good goalies, Gretzky played in a time when u could score from center ice on a dump in if he played now he would have wayyyy less goals then Crosby or ovechkin cause if Crosby played back then he would have lit the league up
The goalies were awful watch a game today then watch a game gretzky played in.. it's like watching bantam aa
@@dylanlevy2107 people get better over time, the sport develops and so do players
All he can do, hahaha boy are you in for a shock lol
He's definitely not an enforcer one of the greatest goal scorers in the history of the NHL
Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer to ever play the game. Can score from anywhere, in any fashion, at any time.
Ovechkin can do a lot more than hit people😅 he's been the top goalscorer since as long as I can remember year after year
3:30 These aren’t just Eastern European “descent”… these guys are straight up Eastern European and come over for the NHL 😂
Not an enforcer. You’re watching the other stuff that the greatest goal scorer of all time does on the ice.
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Probably the only hockey player I could name
now you guys have to react to his REAL highlights! one of the best players ever!
Ovi hits are as clear as you ever see in NHL. That fight with svenchnikov was one of the very few fights Ovi has actually fought an opposing player.
Most players never pick a fight with him because they know they will lose and when players get a hit, they don’t retaliate because they know those hits are legal and clean - shoulder to shoulder.
Go Ovi. You are the greatest. He will go down as the best that ever player NHL. He is 40 goals away from Gretzky record of 893 goals.
Ovi puts those hits to control the momentum and establish fear in opposing players.
No that is not the only he can do. He also happens to be the greatest goal scorer of this generation and maybe the greatest goal scorer of all time.
Canadians, Americans Russians, Swedes, Finns, Czech’s, Slovaks, Swiss etc make up the majority of the NHL
Way more than a enforcer. Dude is huge and skates fast, a amazing stick game, and scores alot.
That clip at 1:33ish is extra crazy to me because the other guy had all the momentum, Ovechkin was basically stopped, yet he managed to absolutely floor the guy lol.
You NEED to do his GOALS highlights then..I dont know which, but I can say hes one of the BEST EVER goal scorers in NHL history
ALSO for the record, I WAS a hockey fan when I was a kid, but I haven't watched it seriously for about 15 years, but I've always known OV to be an amazing goal scorer..Apparently I didn't even realize he has become known for this as well lol
very boring goal scorer. as most are. highlight packages for offensive players, Kane first, nobody else close
Ovi forsure one of the greatest goal scores of all time. By the end of his career he will most likely be number 1 all time
Looking forward to office blokes bust their ass ice skating on the try channel
And he has 730 career goals, currently 6th best all time. By the end of next season he will be 3rd all time and he's only 36 years old in a few days. Realistically is he keeps up anywhere near his avg of 45 per season he will pass Wayne Gretzky's 894 for the all time lead by age 40.
Andrei Svechnikov was the 2019 "Fuck around and find out" champion.
Keep the hockey coming!
React to his goals, he can hit but he's better known for scoaring.
The greatest goal scorer but he can crush you too though , that’s why he’s so awesome
Decent amount of North American players as well. As a caps fan one of those that caps fans love is Wilson #43 and Oshie #77. Oshie won gold for the us on a shootout in the winter olympics.
Hockey players as a whole, must be the toughest people on the planet, to be able to hit and take a hit, many of the enormous variety.
I love when you guys react to hockey. Also you're right, there's a rule in hockey where you can't jump up or aim intentionally for the head when hitting an opponent. Rule of thumb is if your skates leave the ice before a hit you might get a penalty.
10:10 He is still playing! He just recently re-signed with the team for another 5 years and will more than likely finish his career with the Capitals. He'd be 39/40 by the time the contract is up.
Alex Ovechkin was born in 1985 making him about 35-36 and yes he's still playing.
Look up a video of his best goals and react to that, then check his all time stats. You'll be surprised what you see.
so lucky to have him on our team
He is NOT an enforcer. This man isprobably the greatest goal scorer of all time and yet can still get a 7 minute video of just his hits. If you can tell me this man isn’t the goat I might cancel you lmfao.
THE GUY WAS ON THE COVER OF NHL VIDEO GAME FOR 2021
One of the best all-around players to ever lace up skates
I'm sure a million others said it already, but. Funny, before the wondering if he was an enforcer part (understandable, considering how outstanding at hits this video makes him look, and he is) comment too, I was going to post that believe it or not, this guy is arguably (maybe even the favoured argument) the best goal scorer of all time.
It looks like this is all he does, but hes arguably the greatest goal scorer of all time. He’s less than 100 goals away from Gretzky’s record, which people assumed would never be broken. He’s a scorer first and a hitter second, mostly because hes a truck at 6’3 235lbs.
Burr, Norton, Tosh or hockey is always a thumbs up before starting the video
React to “Alex Ovechkin biggest hits and goals “!!!!
If you were impressed with his hits highlight, take a look at goals.
Ovi’s a big boy but this is just complementary. Probably the best natural sniper of all time.
As long as the blokes are taking some time off with K&P reactions, I’m in! Love the hockey reactions boys! Gotta do ‘em more often.
When checking someone, you cannot go for the head, leave your feet, use your stick or hit from behind. If your one of your skates is not touching the ice it is a penalty.
Eric and Brett Lindros had their careers cut short due to hits to the head and concussions. Both players were 6'4" plus and weighed 240 + pounds.
hes gonna have the most goalsin history
Ovechkin steamrolls your star players then scores a hat trick. No one else does that in the nhl.
Love it!!!
Ah Ovie- jacking up my nosebleed ticket prices 4x 💰
Hitting someone who doesn't have the puck is an Interference penalty. Hitting someone up high is a penalty. Hitting someone from behind against the boards is a penalty. Notice how in all the hit, Ovechkin glides into them, that is a rule, you have to ease up, if you skate through a guy, that's a charging penalty. Using your elbow is a penalty as well.
its cold in eastern, central, and northern europe. thats why they are good at hockey like canadians and and people from minnesota. Its cold, real cold and ice can be very cheap and available.
All Rob Ray fights volume 1 u definitely need to watch he was a beast
He still plays and has the 6th most goals all time!
Nice vid!
you guys got to do another reaction of him his scoring or “the goal” that was literally impossible but he made it happen
Every Professional hockey player has had concussions. I had at least 2 from hockey before the age of 12.
first rule in hockey don't look on the ice, dont put your eyes down, you gonna get hit for your soul to leave your body
You guys have to check out "Sidney Crosby Puck Protection" by xXLaflammeXx - probably the best player of his generation and Ovechkin's main rival
Ovechkin's aunt was my teacher in graduate school.. He pleaded with her when he was playing the flyers so he was in the city...he wanted Russian food vodka and caviar because he missed home. His Aunt is a very nice lady and she is tough as nails as well
For clarity, yes. NHL players do get a ton of CTE and Alzheimers and shit later on. But the league doesn't officially recognize the link between concussions and CTE etc. So there is not much being done equipment wise. But they are targeting dangerous checks and such to the head. But they could be doing so much more.
Also, you can not leave your feet during a hit nor take more than three strides (I think it's three) before you hit someone. Jumping or leaving your feet not only amplifies the force because of your legs pushing you forward and up, but also increases risk of hitting the head in a bad way.
Also, what Mike said was right. You can only hit a guy when he's on the puck. If you hit a guy without the puck you get called for interference.
"all he can do" lol guy has like 8 50plus goal seasons and is about 4 seasons away from beating Gretzky's record.
He has a chance to top GRETZKY'S goal scoring record
Ovechkin is an animal, I always hate when he plays my Blackhawks because he is THAT guy.
You guys should take a look at "Celebrating Luke Kuechly, Smartest Linebacker to Play the Game" - easily an NFL Hall of Fame career in a short time period.
Should react to something like worst injuries in sports... I'm sure there's a video like that out there
You sould watch a video with Niklas Kronwall (kronwalled) or Peter Forsberg. Great stuff.
You should check out Niklas Kronwall hits from the 1990s. That dude laid people out constantly, often reversing his body as he hit a guy, to pound him with his ass or hip.
Scott Stevens highlight reel was way better
@@robthomas4237 true, half his hits could be considered assault lol
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Nah, Alex does the dirty work DESPITE often being at the top of the league in goals
PLEASE WATC OVECHKIN'S HITS AND GOALS!
This one gives a wrong idea about his role on ice.
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The Fins are really good also.
Ovechkin is 250 lbs and strong as a bull
Ovechkin is the greatest natural goal scorer in Nhl history lol so Mike hes definitly not an enforcer LOL