Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin obtained a congratulatory message from Russian President Vladimir Putin after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s mark for many targets scored all time.
Ovechkin was born in Moscow and performed for Dynamo Moscow from 2001 to 2005 earlier than he joined the NHL and was chosen within the draft by the Capitals.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Kremlin in Moscow, on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Picture by way of AP)
“I congratulate you in your excellent document. You have got surpassed legendary masters within the variety of targets scored in Nationwide Hockey League regular-season video games,” Putin mentioned in an announcement by means of the Kremlin.
He mentioned that breaking Gretzky’s document “has grow to be not solely your private success, but additionally an actual celebration for followers in Russia and overseas.”
“I want you well being, success (and) combating spirit to overcome new heights in life and in sports activities.”
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th profession objective throughout the Islanders recreation in Elmont, New York, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Picture/Adam Starvation)
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Ovechkin scored objective No. 895 within the second interval towards the New York Islanders. He transformed the objective on a powerplay.
“I’m most likely gonna want a pair extra days or possibly a pair weeks to understand what does it imply to be No. 1,” Ovechkin mentioned after the sport. “I’m actually proud for myself. I’m actually proud for my household, for all my teammates that assist me to succeed in that milestone and for all my coaches. It’s enormous. It’s unbelievable. It’s unbelievable second, and I’m pleased.”
He scored on Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin. It was the 183rd completely different goaltender he scored on throughout his record-breaking run.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is greeted by Wayne Gretzky throughout a ceremony after he scored his 895th profession objective, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Picture/Adam Starvation)
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Washington ended up falling to New York, 4-1.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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