Alexander Ovechkin repeated Gretzky’s record for goals in the last minutes of periods
The Russian striker “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin repeated one of the achievements of Canadian Wayne Gretzki in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is reported by Sport24.
In the end of the first period of the game against Philadelphia Flyers, the Russian was noted by the goal, which became for him the 98th, scored in the last minute of any period. He repeated Gretzky’s record for this indicator.
Earlier, Ovechkin’s game in the match with Philadelphia was admired by the head coach of Washington Spencer Karberi. “It is incredible how he continues to score at this level at his age,” the specialist said.
A goal against Philadelphia became Ovechkin 879 in the NHL regular championships. He reduced the lag behind the record holder according to this indicator of Gretzki to 15 goals.
Source: Lenta
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