Triple world champion Alexei Tereshchenko believes that the Russian striker’s performance “Washington Capitals » Alexandra Ovechkina it will depend not only on himself, but also on his teammates.
Ovechkin scored 822 goals during his career in regular NHL championships. To beat Wayne Gretzky’s sniper record, the 38-year-old Russian must hit the opponent’s goal 73 times.
“I would really like Alexander to reach Gretzky’s record this season, or at least get as close to it as possible. Everything will depend not only on himself, but also on his partners. Training with Oshie and Backstrom was very encouraging, these hockey players know how to play and are very high level players. I am convinced that Sasha will achieve this historic feat and that his teammates will help him,” Tereshchenko is quoted as saying by RT.
Washington will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday in the NHL’s season opener.
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