Ovechkin exceeds Wayne Gretzky’s record: 895 NHL goals
The Russian of the Washington Capitils Alex Ovechkin had equaled the primacy of the best hockey player of all time, Wayne Gretzky. Today he beat him under the eyes of the Canadian, who congratulated
Russian Alex Ovechkin He wrote today a new page of the History of the NHLthe highest ice hockey championship: with his 895th goal In the regular season, the ace of the Washington Capitals beat the record detained by legendary Canadian Wayne Gretzkystopped at 894 goals since 1999.
Ovechkin, 39, signed the record goal during the challenge Against New York Islanderswith a powerful long distance shot at 12’34 « of the second period. After the net, the Russian striker is exploded in an irrepressible exultationthrowing himself on the ice among the applause of the public. The game was temporarily suspended for a short ceremony, with Gretzky present in the stands and then on the ice to celebrate the passage of witness.
Wayne Gretzky, considered The greatest player of all timepaid tribute to the new king of markers: «I know how difficult it is to score 894 goals, reaching 895 is something special. Congratulations to Alex. The records are said to be made to be beaten, but I don’t know who can ever overcome this milestone».
Last Friday, Ovechkin had already equaled the record with a brace against the Chicago Blackhawksalways under the eyes of the Canadian master.
Gary Bettman, NHL commissionerunderlined the historical scope of the event: «We have just lived an unforgettable moment. Wayne, you will always remain the greatest, but Alex, you did it: you made the unthinkable. Thanks for everything you gave this sport ».
