Alex Ovechkin stands alone on top of one hockey mountain after passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. With just over a year until his retirement, Ovi will have a chance to add to his total — one that should stand for a long, long time.
With the scoring record in hand it’s now time to begin discussing Ovechkin’s legacy. Is truly one of the best players to ever step on the ice, or merely the most prolific scorer?
It’s safe to say that even the most die-hard Ovechkin lover would have to concede that Gretzky is still the GOAT, in spite of his scoring
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