Rus caught a legendary Canadian, who sent him a message (video)

Russian hockey star Aleksandr Oveckin was in the NHL League match between Washington and Chicago equalized the Canadian record Wayna Gretzky by the number of goals in a career. He contributed two to winning Washington with 5: 3 and quoted at 894. Hunting Oveckin on a record that once seemed unattainable is almost over. He scored 893 in the match with Chicago. And 894. In his career, he equated himself with Gretzky. His next hit will mean that he will be on top of the eternal scale.

“Wayne wrote me a message before the match. He said, he hits three times. This is something special, a special moment. Glossy for hockey, for our club, for fans in Washington. It’s fun and it’s nice to be in a company with such names, « Oveckin told the league website. Naked for equalizing with Gretzky, who was also in the stands in Washington, scored 15 minutes before the end of 4: 3. He won the record in 1486 NHL matches.

List of the best by goal in NHL:
1. Wayne Gretzky (Canada) 894 goals
. Alexander Oveckin (Russia) 894*
3. Gordie Howe (Canada) 801
4. Jaromir Jagr (Czech Republic) 766
5. Brett Hull (USA) 741
76. Anze Kopitar (Slovenia) 438*

List of the best by point in NHL:
1. Wayne Gretzky (Canada) 2857 points
2. Jaromir Jagr (Czech Republic) 1921
3. Mark Messier (Canada) 1887
4. Gordie Howe (Canada) 1850
5. Ron Francis (Canada) 1798
41. Anze Kopitar (Slovenia) 1273*
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