Alexander Filippov, first coach and godfather Alexandra Ovechkina told he did not want to speculate on the captain’s ability to “Washington » break the record Wayne Gretzky already this season.
Ovechkin, 39, scored a hat-trick on Sunday in a match against the Vegas Golden Knights (5:2). The Russian has 13 goals this season, sharing first place on the best sniper list with Sam Rinehart (Florida) and Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton).
Ovechkin ranks second in the list of the best snipers of regular NHL championships (866 goals), just behind Canadian Wayne Gretzky (894).
— Are you surprised that Alexander Ovechkin scored a hat-trick at the age of 39?
– So what? What’s surprising? So Gordie Howe scored on someone when he was over 50. Of course, Sasha is younger. But I’m happy that he has such passion.
— Ovechkin now leads the scoring race with 13 goals in 17 games.
– We must therefore win the new Maurice Richard Trophy. I was in a good mood and getting ready for the season. And everything goes as planned for him.
— Was Alexander in good health when he was a child? Have you noticed this?
– Certainly. He was a wonderfully strong man! And he has someone. And mom is wonderful, and dad and brother Mishka are also strong. The Ovechkins are all like that. Strong genetics!
— Did you meet this summer?
– No, this time it wasn’t possible.
— Do you watch Washington games?
– Of course, when I can. We really like the way Sasha plays.
— Do you think Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season?
– Do you know what they say? The enigma is never rich. A very good saying. And in sports, talking under your arm is generally not recommended. Even when Gretzky is only one goal away! We will see, and we will see how things go for him,” Filippov told the correspondent.
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