Gretzky asked Washington for a plane to see Ovechkin beat his NHL record
Four-time Stanley Cup winner, former Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky asked the Washington Capitals for a favor if Russian Alexander Ovechkin beat his record for goals in the National Hockey League (NHL). His words are quoted in Twitter NBC Sports Washington.
Gretzky said he was going to personally see Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, but for this he asks for personal transport. “If [владелец “Вашингтона”] Mr. Ted Leonsis will give me his plane, then I will fly anywhere, ”he emphasized.
Ovechkin is second on the NHL’s top scorer list. On account of his 812 abandoned washers. Gretzky is 82 goals behind.
Ovechkin has been playing in the NHL since 2005. He spent all seasons in North America with Washington. Together with the club, the hockey player won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Source: Lenta
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