“I’m not worried about the record.” Gretzky – about Ovechkin

Athletistic/Hockey. Legendary forward Wayne Gretzky has revealed why he came to Toronto for an NHL regular season game between the local Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals. The Canadian hockey player appeared on the NBC Sport Washington show as a pundit. Additionally, Gretzky spoke about Russian Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin and his pursuit of the NHL scoring record. The Canadian also recalled how he walked around Gordie Howe.

The head coach of “Washington” commented on a major defeat in the match with “Toronto”

“I come to Toronto sometimes, and my son loves hockey and he said, ‘Dad, Washington is playing tomorrow, we’re in Toronto and we have to come to the game, look at Ovechkin. “I accepted, and we went to the game. I don’t go to games very often, but you can’t miss Ovechkin’s game, can you? He is incredible. Ovechkin is terrific in the NHL, in Washington and in Russia. He’s also a wonderful person. And when do they ask me, I’m worried “I’m not worried about the record. I’m not worried. Once I told my father that I was very nervous about beating Gordie Howe’s record. Dad said don’t worry, Gordy is very proud of you. One day you’ll be in this position too and someone will already break your record. And here we are, and Ovi has a luck. I hope he does, because it will be good for hockey,” Gretzky said. on NBCSW.

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