It is still crazy to see that Alex Ovechkin, now 36 years old, is more popular than ever. Since 2018, it is fair to say that its popularity has increased and that those who denigrated it have changed their discourse on it.
Number 8 is on a mission to join and overtake Wayne Gretzky at the top of the scorers in NHL history. He also wants to lift a 2nd Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals, and then this mission may be taking shape right now.