Throne in honor of the striker “Capitals of Washington” Alexandra Ovechkina installed in the arena of the team, reports the press service of the club of the capital.
The throne is made in the shape of the club’s symbol – a bald eagle – and consists of 802 pucks, it also bears the slogan “The Gr8 Chase” – “The Great Chase” of the Russian for the record shooter Wayne Gretzky’s elite. The facility will open Tuesday before a home game against Columbus as part of a celebration of Ovechkin’s 801-goal lead over Gordie Howe for the second all-time NHL goal. According to the media, goals will be added to the throne as the Russian striker replenishes the scoreboard with goals.
Now Ovechkin has 819 regular season NHL goals, Gretzky is leading (894).
Source : MatchTV
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