Alexander Ovechkin Finally Breaks Silence On His Goal Scoring Drought

Washington Capitals Superstar Alex Ovechkin Sounds Off On His Surprising Cold Streak

As Alex Ovechkin sets his sights on surpassing Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record, he finds himself in the longest scoring drought of his career. With 13 games without finding the back of the net and only five goals in the 2023-24 season so far, questions arise about whether Father Time has finally caught up with the Washington Capitals franchise player.

In response to his unusual slump, Ovechkin acknowledged the challenges, saying it's a combination of bad luck and perhaps gripping the stick too tightly due to the goal drought. Despite the frustration, he remains confident that scoring will pick up.

Here's what he had to say:



Despite his goal scoring struggles, Ovechkin prioritizes team success and winning games to secure a playoff spot which is what you want to hear from your captain.


The Capitals are set to host the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena tonight and all eyes are going to be on the great 8 until he snaps out of his funk and chases Gretzky's record with 72 goals behind.