Ovechkin thanks Howe’s sons for support in getting closer to Gretzky’s record
The Russian striker of the National Hockey League (NHL) Washington Capitals club Alexander Ovechkin, on NBC Sports, praised the act of the sons of the former Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe in his address.
The athlete said the family’s decision to follow him as he approaches Wayne Gretzky’s record shows Howe’s respect for him and thanked them for their support. “This is part of the story. It’s hard to get close to such records, but when you conquer them, it’s something special, ”he said.
Ovechkin has been playing in the NHL since 2005. He ranks second in the list of the best scorers in the NHL, with 812 goals scored. In third place is Howe (801 goals), whom the Russian bypassed on December 24. Ovechkin gave Howe’s sons signed sticks.
Gretzky remains the leader in goals in the NHL. He hit the opponent’s goal 894 times and ended his career in 1999.
Source: Lenta
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