Sasha scored a historic goal with a shot without looking
Nice picture! Alexander Ovechkin posed in the Washington locker room with his two children, resting them on his lap: Seryozha on the right, Ilyusha on the left.
If there’s anything else to dream about than Wayne Gretzky’s record, it’s to one day play in the same line with these boys. Imagine: Alexander Ovechkin – Sergey Ovechkin – Ilya Ovechkin are on the ice.
Maybe one day it will happen at Dynamo Moscow. Who knows? Let’s not rush. Plus, we learned from Ovi Sr. that he writes history almost every day.
After all, it was a normal Friday. But as Mayakovsky says, “I immediately smeared the map with everyday life, splashing paint from a glass.”
Late in the first period, Ovechkin came through the gates for Winnipeg and fired a well-targeted wrist shot from below. It’s great that Sasha played in the retro uniform of Washington, in which he began his career in 2005. Now this sweater at auction will cost crazy money.
The second goal was even more incredible. End of the match, with the puck Evgeny Kuznetsov. “Winnipeg” has already retired the goalkeeper with the score of 1-3. Kuzya could pounce on an empty frame, but he was looking for Ovechkin.
The puck on Alexander followed immediately. He was on the boards, on the blue line, with his back to the goal. And resign. Do not watch. It’s like in basketball, you step out of the ring, throw the ball behind your back and it hits the target directly.
Chic-brilliance-beauty.
The TV camera constantly tore off either his wife Nastya with children in her arms, or the great mascot of Washington, who turned the scoreboard in the arena: “800 – 801 – 802.” Yes, such a counter works in the American capital, where everyone expects Ovechkin to overtake not even Gordie Howe, but Wayne Gretzky (894).
This is the main objective.
Ovechkin: And right now I’m going to a bar!
After the game, our correspondent Ilya Sviridyuk went to the Washington locker room – and first listened to what Alexander Ovechkin said when he was surrounded by the North American press.
– How important is it that you overtook Howe at home?
– Yes, I had good chances before, but the puck didn’t go into the net. Of course, it’s good to score at home. This is my family, our fans. This is a really important and important point.
– Your sons saw their father score the first, then the historic second goal.
Yes, it’s very moving. My parents watched the match in Moscow. And here are my children, my friends, our fans. Like I said, it’s a special feeling. Incredible support from all sides. And it’s a historic moment when you pass a player in the category like Gordie Howe. That’s very cool.
– There, after all, Kuzya could score himself, but did you expect him to give you the puck?
– Yes thanks. But you still need to be prepared for the fact that you will receive a pass. Maybe at that time I didn’t want to receive any transmission from him. Come on, Kuzya, mark yourself! But he gave, I left – and I repeat, this is a special moment. I thank the guys in our team who helped me a lot to score. And it is important that it brings us victory. After the second break, we were leading 2-0. It was important for us to score goals in order to keep the winning score.
– You had a chance to catch Howe in a home game with Detroit when Gordy’s sons came to the game.
– Yes, but the NHL is such a league that we can’t score goals in order here. You should be grateful for every scoring opportunity, for every goal scored. In order to play in the NHL – let alone claim Wayne Gretzky’s record – you have to show your best qualities in every game.
There was a situation in that game against Detroit. Now it’s different and I scored. You think about it and realize it’s some kind of miracle. A story unfolding before our eyes. It’s a special moment.
– It’s hard when you can’t score four games in a row, but everyone expects that from you?
– As I said, I had a chance! So I was able to score in the last game, when we played in Ottawa. We played well there, we created chances. But their goalkeeper made some good saves. And what are you going to do with it? It’s bad when you have no chance to score. Well, here – sooner or later I scored those goals. Of course, the sooner the better.
– Did you expect all of “Winnipeg” after the game to shake your hand?
– Nope. But that’s how they showed me respect. The game is the game. But there is something more than a game. We have to respect each other. Moreover, everyone understands that this was a historic moment.
– Well, now we’re going to pass Wayne Gretzky?
– Step by step guys! Now there is only one player in front of me. But let’s not rush. Christmas is still ahead. I want to spend this time with my family, enjoy this time, relax and decompress a bit.
– There are three days off coming. How are you going to spend them?
– Right now I’m going to the bar! Well, usually eat a hot dog and nachos. You know, a little hungry.
– Do you have any particular words at the moment?
– I would like to thank the sport itself. For the fact that we can experience such historic moments. Who could have imagined that I would score so many goals? And I understand that I’m really lucky, that I can stay healthy, that I can still score goals and do what I love.
Once again, I want to thank my teammates for believing in me. For creating such moments for me where I can score in completely different situations. This is real happiness – what happens to me.
Ovechkin for “”: Yes, this is the best gift for Christmas
And then the correspondent went to talk to Ovechkin.
– When you woke up, did you have the feeling that today is the day you surpass Gordie Howe? Or did you not have such a premonition?
– No, of course, I wanted to end quickly with the hype which circulated.
– Pressure?
– Not that pressure. Just hype. Cameras, microphones all the time. Four games in a row, I wanted to score. But I didn’t score even in the 100% moments. Now, thank God, it’s over. Pass!
– You did it before Christmas. The best holiday gift?
– Well, yes, you’re right.
– You still play on December 31 – at home against Montreal.
– Yes, such a schedule. But we still have time to sit down to eat and celebrate the New Year.
– Can we say that now you have scored the main goal of your NHL career?
– I hope the most important goal I have yet to come. And so there is no point in guessing.
– After the game, the whole “Winnipeg” came out to shake hands, although this only happened after a series of playoffs. Did you expect this?
– No, I didn’t think their team would stay on the ice. But it’s respect for the other guys playing. This is the story that is happening now. God forbids anyone to do that. I was delighted.
– Will it be easier for you to score now that the pressure is gone?
– We’ll see. I just finished this moment. Let’s get this over with as soon as possible and move on.
Source : MatchTV
I am Sandra Jackson, a journalist and content creator with extensive experience in the news industry. I have been working in the news media for over five years. During this time, I have worked as an author and editor at various outlets producing high-quality content that attracts readers from different demographics.
