Maxim Osipov, defender of the Avtomobilist club of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), shared his thoughts on whether Russian forward and Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin can break Canadian Wayne Gretzky’s sniping record in National Hockey. League (NHL). His words lead the way metaratings.ru.
“I follow, I read. Of course, good luck to him. We’re all waiting for him to hit. It will be a very good holiday for us Russian hockey players. 56 goals left and a contract until 2026? It will be difficult for a weak man, but I think he can handle it,” Osipov said.
This season, 38-year-old Ovechkin played in 55 matches and scored 16 goals and made 27 assists in these matches. The Russian continues to chase after Wayne Gretzky in the race to find the best snipers in league history. The legendary Canadian scored 894 goals during his career. Ovechkin now has 838 goals, the difference is 56 goals.
Ovechkin 1,400 in a game against the Florida Panthers on February 25. Played the NHL game. He became the 41st player in the league to surpass this goal.
In the next regular season game, Washington will play the Philadelphia Flyers. The meeting will take place on March 2. The teams will take to the ice at 3:00 Moscow time.
former Washington goaltender said About Ovechkin’s unhealthy habit.