Athletistic / Hockey. Dynamo Minsk defenseman Rob Hamilton assessed Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin’s chances of overtaking Wayne Gretzky in the list of the best snipers in NHL history.
“Alexander Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are the best players who have ever played hockey. Even if the NHL scoring record is not broken, you have to understand that they played in different eras. Alexander scored goals at a time when goalies were using new ammunition, “Hockey moved to a new system, the game became faster. Therefore, Ovechkin’s achievement is even more impressive, he has a fantastic ability to reach the opponent’s goal,” Hamilton is quoted as saying by TASS.
Alexander Ovechkin has been playing in the NHL since October 2005. Currently, he has 839 goals scored in regular NHL championships. The Russian is 55 accurate shots away from Wayne Gretzky’s record. Ovechkin’s contract with Washington is valid until the end of the 2025/2026 season.
Source: Sport
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