Oppression Athletic He believes the Washington Capitals’ only goal is to get team captain Alexander Ovechkin to the 895 mark.
“Actually, Washington has only one goal: to get Alex Ovechkin to 895 goals. Last year’s result? It’s not important. Next season? It’s not important. “This team is now seeking a different kind of greatness, and it’s natural that the team’s success lies behind this deep legacy.”
Last season, Alexander Ovechkin played in 74 games during the National Hockey League regular season and scored 42 goals and 33 assists. However, this did not help the Capitals reach the tournament’s play-offs. Vegas won the Stanley Cup.
The Russian player currently has 822 goals scored in his NHL career. The difference with Wayne Gretzky is 72 goals. The Canadian has 894 goals and remains first among snipers in NHL history.
In Russia, Alexander Ovechkin played for Dynamo Moscow.
A member of the Russian national team, Ovechkin is a three-time world champion.
Previously reportedOvechkin failed to rank among the top 25 hockey players in NHL 24 games.