The Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin received a congratulations message from Russian President Vladimir Putin after crossing the Wayne Gretzky brand for most goals scored every time.
Ovechkin was born in Moscow and played for Dynamo Moscow from 2001 to 2005 before joining the NHL and was selected in the draft by the capital.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin at Kremlin in Moscow on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Spoutnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
“I congratulate you on your exceptional record. You have exceeded legendary masters in the number of goals scored in the matches of the regular season of the National League,” Putin said in a kremlin statement.
He said that Gretzky’s record “has not only become your personal success, but also a real celebration for fans in Russia and abroad.”
“I wish you health, good fortune (and) the spirit of combat to conquer new heights in life and in sport.”
Alex Ovechkin, the left wing of Washington Capitals, famous after scoring his 895th career goal during the Icelanders match in Elmont, New York, Sunday April 6, 2025. (AP photo / Adam Hunger)
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Ovechkin scored the goal n ° 895 in the second period against the New York Icelanders. He converted the goal on a power game.
“I’m probably going to need a few more days or maybe a few weeks to achieve what it means to be No. 1,” said Ovechkin after the match. “I’m really proud for myself. I am really proud of my family, for all my teammates who help me reach this stage and for all my coaches. It’s huge. It’s incredible. It’s an incredible moment, and I’m happy.”
He scored on the island goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin. It was the 183rd different guardian on which he marked during his record race.
The Washington Capitals’ left averse, Alex Ovechkin, is greeted by Wayne Gretzky during a ceremony after scoring her 895th career goal, Sunday April 6, 2025. (AP photo / Adam Hunger)
Washington ended up falling in New York, 4-1.
