It is not often that you see two of the top players in the history of the game going head-to-head. Ovechkin will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, if they do not allow him to go in sooner. The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer has over 900 goals in his career, and continues to defy the laws of nature.

The Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4) face the Washington Capitals (9-8-2) Wednesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., is set for 7 p.m. ET (TNT / HBO Max). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.