Forward “Washington” Alexander Ovechkin answered the question about the organization of his farewell match.
On Wednesday, Danis Zaripov’s farewell match took place in Kazan, in which Ovechkin took part.
– What are your impressions of the touching ceremony of Zaripov?
– Well, why touch? I think the man deserved such a ceremony with his performances for all clubs and the national team. Honor and respect to him.
In fact, I have many different memories of playing with Zaripov. Of course, it’s the World Cup in Quebec or the Olympic Games. What person, what player. That says it all.
– What would the ceremony look like for Alexander Ovechkin?
– I still have to play and play! Where are you taking me? I didn’t even think of that! – the correspondent of “” transmits the words of Ovechkin.
Ovechkin is the owner of the Stanley Cup, three-time world champion in the Russian team. The 37-year-old Russian with 822 goals ranks second among the NHL’s top scorers, behind Canadian Wayne Gretzky (894). Ovechkin scored 75 points (42 goals + 33) in 73 regular season games during the 2022/23 season.
Source : MatchTV
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