Washington Capitals Star Alex Ovechkin I received a message of congratulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin after defeating Wayne Gretzky’s mark on most goals.
Ovechkin was born in Moscow and played for Dynamo Moscow from 2001 to 2005 before joining the NHL and being selected in the draft. capital.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was in the Moscow Kremlin on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Photos via Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin pool photos)
“I congratulate you on your outstanding record. You outperform the legendary master in the number of goals scored in the National Hockey League regular season games,” Putin said in a statement through the Kremlin.
He said breaking Gretzky’s record was “not only a personal success, but also a real celebration for fans in Russia and abroad.”
“I hope you will fight your health, good fortune (and) spirit.
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin celebrates on Sunday, April 6, 2025 after scoring his 895th career goal in an islander game in Elmont, New York. (AP photo/Adam Hunger)
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Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 in his second term against New York Islanders. He changed his goals on a power play.
“It’s probably going to take another few days or weeks to understand what it means to be number one,” Ovechkin said after the match. “I’m really proud of myself. I’m really proud of my family, all my teammates who help me reach that milestone, and for all my coaches. It’s huge. It’s incredible. It’s an incredible moment.
He scored islanders Goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin. It was the 183rd different goaltender he scored in a record-breaking run.
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin will be greeted by Wayne Gretzky at the ceremony after scoring his 895th career goal on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP photo/Adam Hunger)
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Washington eventually fell to New York, 4-1.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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