Wayne Gretzky reacts to Alex Ovechkin tying his goal record

Wayne Gretzky I started chasing Alex Ovechkin on a Friday night. His trekking surpassed the greatest NHL’s all-time best scorer. The trip was almost over in one day.

You need three goals beyond Gretzky and Ovechkin He scored twice in Thailandand tried his most dared to get his most painful trick.

Nevertheless, Gretzky was a solo leader for over 31 years. But now he has a company and soon, he looks up for the first time after a while.

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File: Canadian retired professional hockey player Wayne Gretzky arrives for the inauguration before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2025. (saul loeb-pool via imaging images)

But Gretzky is more than peace, his records are bound and can be quickly descended.

“It’s okay… That’s all about the game,” Gretzky told the monumental sports network shortly after Ovechkin tied him together.

“Alex is great for this game, great for Washington, great for his home country. That’s great. I’m very proud of him. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. That’s what makes our game so great.

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period with the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kuching Jr. – Imagni gives power)

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Greetzky became the NHL’s all-time scorer when he surpassed Gordie Howe on March 23, 1994 with his 802nd career goal. He scored another 92 before cleating in 1999, bringing the total to 894.

Ovechkin I set the lamp on fire Just four minutes after the match against the Chicago Blackhawks, he’s as close as possible to his inch. Then, just five minutes after the third term, the Capitals made a power play, which Ovechkin took advantage of, took a pass and went over goalkeeper Spencer Knight.

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal in the third term with the Chicago Black Hawks at Capital One Arena. The goal was 894th in his career, bringing Wayne Gretzky to most of the history goals he scored in the NHL. (Geoff Burke-Imagn image)

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Ovechkin’s next record chance will face the islanders on Sunday in New York, with the pack dropping at 12:30pm ET.

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