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Star Washington Capitals Alex ovchkin He received a congratulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin after breaking the Wayne Gretzky sign for most goals scored.
Ovechkin was born in Moscow and played for Dynamo Moscow from 2001 to 2005 before joining the NHL, and in the draft he chose him Main cities.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kremlin in Moscow, on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremljska Pool Photo by AP)
“Congratulations on your extraordinary record. You have surpassed the legendary masters in the number of goals scored in the regular games of the National Hockey League,” Putin said in a Kremlin statement.
He said that breaking the Gretzky record “became not only your personal success, but also a true celebration for fans in Russia and abroad.”
“I wish you health, happiness (s) a combat spirit to win new heights in life and sports.”
Washington Capitals Left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the Icelanders match in Elmont, New York, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Ovechkin scored naked no. 895 in the second period against New York Islanders. The goal turned into a powerplay.
“It will probably take me a few more days or maybe a few weeks to figure out what it means to be number 1,” Ovechkin said after the game. “I’m really proud of myself. I’m really proud of my family, for all my teammates who help me get to that turning point and for all my coaches. It’s huge. It’s incredible. It’s an amazing moment, and I’m happy.”
He scored Island Goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin. It was 183. A different goalkeeper he scored during a record run.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin welcomed Wayne Gretzky during 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.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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