Kozhevnikov said that a monument will be erected to Ovechkin if he bypasses Gretzky
Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov named the condition under which a monument to the Russian forward of the National Hockey League (NHL) Washington Capitals club Alexander Ovechkin will be erected in the United States. His words are quoted by Legalbet.
According to the ex-player, this will happen after Ovechkin breaks Canadian Wayne Gretzky’s record for goals in the league’s regular season. “And we will do it later, because according to our law, you cannot erect a bust during your lifetime,” Kozhevnikov said.
Earlier, Ovechkin scored a goal against the Detroit Red Wings. It was the Russian’s 30th this season. In total, the forward reached this mark in 18 league seasons during his career, which is a record.
Thanks to the goal, Ovechkin reduced the gap to Gretzky to 42 goals. The leader has 894 goals scored in his career, the Russian has 852.
Source: Lenta
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