Ovechkin scored the 876th goal in the NHL and reduced the lag behind Gretzka to 18 goals
Forward Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, scored the 876th goal in the National Hockey League (NHL) and reduced the lag from the Canadian Bombarders of the Canadian Wayne Gretzka to 18 goals. This was announced by the correspondent “Lenta.ru”.
The 39-year-old striker was distinguished by an abandoned puck in a guest match against the Canadian club Ottava Senators. The assistants were recorded in their asset by Belarusian Alexei Protas and Canadian Connor McMaikl.
Earlier, Ovechkin’s teammate Tom Wilson spoke about the huge popularity of the Russian in the USA and Canada. “Wherever we come, people just go crazy. It doesn’t matter in which city – wherever Ovechkin passes, everyone instantly gets up and get phones. The reaction is just like a rock star, ”Wilson said.
Later, the NHL updated the forecast by the date of the Ovechkin record for the number of goals in the regular championships. It was noted that the Russian will be able to bypass Gretzky on April 16, 2025.
Source: Lenta
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