Former coach of the Russian national team Igor Zakharkin believes that the Russian striker “Washington Capitals » Alexander Ovechkin does not attach too much importance to the need to break a record Wayne Gretzky by goals in the NHL.
Ovechkin has 789 NHL goals, Gretzky has 894.
– I am more than sure that the press, fans follow these records more than club players and Sasha himself. Undoubtedly, the main thing for Alexander will be the victory of the team, the achievements of the team, and not his own. But as Alexandre’s records are epoch-making, there is of course a certain psychological pressure. In such a situation, the coaches, the club management try to reduce the degree of tension, because for everyone, undoubtedly, the main thing is the team’s achievements.
Whether Alexander, as a Capitals player, still has the ability to break records and put on outstanding individual performances is another story, especially for Washington fans. They attend a historic hockey event and may think, “The team is failing, but there is a leader who achieves such an exceptional result.
I don’t think these records weigh on the players and become the main talking point in the locker room. There is more analysis of game moments and a search for opportunities to improve the game and the result, Zakharkin told the championship.
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Source : MatchTV
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