The head coach “Salavata Yulaeva” Viktor Kozlov said he is convinced that all Washington fans want Alexander Ovechkin broke the record Wayne Gretzky .
Ovechkin, 38, has 836 goals in regular NHL championships, with Gretzky being the leader in this indicator (894).
– Of course, Sasha has a chance to catch Gretzky. Everything will depend on the fire and desire that is in his chest. The fact that he is playing at this level and at this age is already a unique achievement. Alexandre is now writing history. And we naturally support him and worry about him.
— Will your Washington partners try to help Ovechkin beat Gretzky’s record? Is it normal that he comes from Russia?
— Hockey is outside of politics. I think all of Washington, all of the Capitals fans want Alexander to break the record. I’m not talking about the players on the team. You will offend someone if you ask them that.
—Are Washington players trying to get Ovechkin to shoot again?
– Of course, of course. All the guys play on it. And he plays for the team. Washington has played well in recent games. Alexander rested after the All-Star Game and may God give him strength and energy in this race,” Kozlov said, as quoted by RB Sport.
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