Athletistic / Hockey. Former Russian national football team forward Alexander Kerzhakov spoke about his compatriot Alexander Ovechkin’s continuation of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. The 38-year-old Russian is the captain of the Washington Capitals, for whom he has played since the fall of 2005.
“Sasha Ovechkin stands out. All hockey fans of Russia want him to break Gretzky’s record. I myself constantly follow this: I look at the results of Washington and check whether Ovechkin stood out. I am very happy when it happens,” he quotes. the words Kerzhakoa “Championship”.
Currently, Alexander Ovechkin has scored 848 goals in his NHL career. Before repeating Gretzky’s record, the Russian had to score 46 times. Note that this season, Ovi has made 26 precise shots so far. His contract with Washington is valid until the end of the 2025/2026 season.
Source: Sport
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