title: Alex Ovechkin made a charge to pass Wayne Gretzky for the most goals

It was a true “where were you” moment Friday night when Alex Ovechkin made a charge to score a hat trick to pass Wayne Gretzky for the most goals all time in NHL history.

The Capitals winger scored twice on Friday night to move within one goal of tying Gretzky’s record of 894 goals.

The Capitals winger scored twice on Friday night to move within one goal of tying Gretzky’s record of 894 goals.

Ovechkin, 39, scored the game-tying goal early in the third period and added another goal later in the frame as Washington defeated the Blackhawks 5-3.

Ovechkin, 39, scored the game-tying goal early in the third period and added another goal later in the frame as Washington defeated the Blackhawks 5-3.

After the game, Ovechkin's goal total was adjusted from one goal on three shots to two goals on three shots.

After the game, Ovechkin's goal total was adjusted from one goal on three shots to two goals on three shots.

Those who bet on Ovechkin’s shot prop Friday evening on FanDuel will be interested to learn that 94 per cent of bets were placed on the over.

According to the official scorekeeping, Ovechkin had four shot attempts in the final 80 seconds with Washington up by two goals.

He was stopped twice on prime chances - though play was then stopped one second later due to a goalie stoppage after a shot on goal.

He was stopped twice on prime chances - though play was then stopped one second later due to a goalie stoppage after a shot on goal.

As someone who bet on Ovechkin to break the record against Chicago a few months ago at +1100, I was crushed. And as someone who bet Ovechkin to log 5 shots, I was confused as to how a shot can miss the net while also be saved but not count as a shot or save at the same time.

You can bet on Ovechkin to score his 895th goal against the New York Islanders at -115, while Sorokin remains at +even to hold him scoreless.

You can bet on Ovechkin to score his 895th goal against the New York Islanders at -115, while Sorokin remains at +even to hold him scoreless.

Ovie scored on Sorokin for the first time in December 2022 and has been shut out by the Russian netminder in their previous three meetings this season.

Ovie scored on Sorokin for the first time in December 2022 and has been shut out by the Russian netminder in their previous three meetings this season.

Those who prefer to play the round robin can bet on Ovechkin to score his 895th goal against the Hurricanes at +750, or against the Penguins at +550.

Here is a look at the market on FanDuel for who Ovechkin will score his 895th goal against.

The Gr8 Chase

With Ovechkin and the Capitals resting on Saturday we will turn our attention to another loaded night on the ice.

With Ovechkin and the Capitals resting on Saturday we will turn our attention to another loaded night on the ice.

Let’s get to some prop bets and examine the most popular teams on the moneyline.

Let’s get to some prop bets and examine the most popular teams on the moneyline.

Player props to watch

Player props to watch

So far, I’ve highlighted 67 props in this section, posting a 42-27-1 record, including a 3-0 week last Saturday.

So far, I’ve highlighted 67 props in this section, posting a 42-27-1 record, including a 3-0 week last Saturday.

Let’s do it again this week.

Let’s do it again this week.

Player Props

Mitch Marner has an assist in five straight games against bottom-10 defences for assists allowed. Columbus ranks 28th, conceding 5.9 assists per game.

Alex Newhook has a point in five of his last six against bottom-10 offences for assists allowed. Philadelphia sits 27th, allowing 5.8 assists per game.

Taylor Hall has a point in six straight games agasint bottom-10 defences for goals allowed. Boston ranks 24th in the NHL this season, allowing 3.3 goals per game.

Taylor Hall has a point in six straight games agasint bottom-10 defences for goals allowed. Boston ranks 24th in the NHL this season, allowing 3.3 goals per game.

Jordan Eberle has at least one point in 10 of his last 13 games against bottom-10 offences for assists allowed.

Jordan Eberle has at least one point in 10 of his last 13 games against bottom-10 offences for assists allowed.

Most Public Sides

Public vs. Coin

And just like that, Johnny Public has won.

With just one Saturday left in the season the public enters today on the heels of a 3-0 week, imporving to 31-27 on the season.

Meanwhile, the coin had a chance last week to make this a tight finish, but an 0-3 night dropped it's record to 22-36.

With just the three games today and three more next Saturday left the math is no longer mathing for the coin and we have a winner in Season 1 of The Public vs. The Coin.

For the sake of record keeping we will play out the season.

Here are this week's coin picks.

Coin Picks: Columbus Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins, Utah Hockey Club