NHL all-time goals king Alex Ovechkin plays his last home opener Wednesday against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins on Oct 7, 2026, at 6:15 pm ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D. C. Ovechkin announced this would be his final season at age 41, making the matchup potentially the last epic Crosby vs. Ovechkin game.
Washington is favored at -162 on the money line at Draft Kings Sportsbook, taking 64% of handle and 75% of wagers, with solid action on Over 6.5 goals. Ovechkin signed a one-year deal worth $4.25 million with a $4.75 million performance bonus for playing in his 10th game. He ranks No. 1 in NHL history in regular-season goals (929), power-play goals (331), game-winning goals (141), empty-net goals (72), and overtime goals (27).
Including playoffs, his 1,006 goals are second behind Wayne Gretzky's 1,016. Ovechkin is +225 to score tonight against Pittsburgh's Arturs Silovs, whom he has faced only twice. Crosby needs one assist to tie Ray Bourque for most assists with a single franchise.
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