Alex Ovechkin is off to one of the best starts to a season in his illustrious career.
And one NHL legend has noticed.
Wayne Gretzky, speaking to David Waldstein of The New York Times last week, said he is Ovechkin’s “biggest fan” and weighed in on a hot topic — whether “The Great 8” will pass “The Great One” in career goals.
“It’s not even a question that he will pass me, and I think that’s great,” Gretzky said. “He’s well on his way to 40 or 50 goals this year, maybe more.