Sergei Fedorov expressed confidence that Alexander Ovechkin will beat Wayne Gretzky’s record
CSKA head coach Sergei Fedorov assessed the chances of the Russian striker “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin to break the record of Canadian Wayne Gretzky for the number of goals in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is reported by Komsomolskaya Pravda.
The specialist expressed confidence that this would happen. “I want to wish Sasha good health, self-confidence, great support from his loving family. And everything else is secondary, ”added Fedorov.
Ovechkin is the second-best scorer in NHL history. On account of his 822 abandoned washers. He surpassed third-placed Canadian Gordie Howe in this indicator, behind the leader in the list Gretzky is 72 goals.
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. From 2008 to 2009, Ovechkin played in the capital’s team along with Fedorov.
Source: Lenta
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