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Apr 07, 2025 12:12 AM IST
Wayne Gretzky celebrated Alex Ovechkin’s NHL record-breaking objective on Sunday
Wayne Gretzky obtained on his toes and his spouse Janet Jones coated her face in awe as 39-year-old Alex Ovechkin grew to become NHL’s all-time high objective scorer in opposition to the New York Islanders on Sunday. The Washington Capitals captain beat Gretzky’s 894-goal report.
Throughout the on-ice celebration, Gretzky stored his promise, shaking Overchkin’s hand. “I stated I’d be the primary one to shake your hand whenever you broke the report,” the 64-year-old Corridor of Famer stated.
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“I want the Islanders and the New York followers all the very best, however we’re right here at this time to have a good time this man right here, quantity 8. I can inform you firsthand I understand how arduous it’s to get to 894, 895 is fairly particular. They are saying information are supposed to be damaged, however I’m unsure who’s gonna get extra objectives than that,” he added.
Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking objective
Enjoying the Islanders on Sunday, the Capitals captain beat fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on an influence play with 12:34 left within the second interval. The 39-year-old took an ideal move from Tom Wilson and fired a laser previous Sorokin. He instantly dived onto the ice to have a good time as his teammates hugged him. Capitals followers chanted ‘Ovi, Ovi’ from the stands.
Gretzky moved into the highest spot beating Gordie Howe by placing the puck within the internet for the Los Angeles Kings on March 23, 1994.
Throughout the Kings’ regional sports activities community broadcast that day, an announcer breathlessly declared: “A historic moments in sports activities, in contrast with Henry Aaron passing Babe Ruth in house runs, with Pete Rose passing Ty Cobb in hits. Nice moments when folks thought information would by no means be damaged. Mike Powell passing Bob Beamon’s lengthy bounce report of 29 toes, 2 1/2 inches. And Wayne Gretzky, certainly, has information which will by no means be damaged. Maybe this one.”
Gretzky obtained his 802nd in that recreation and ended up with 894 when he retired in 1999.
