Alex Ovechkin scored goals that tied Wayne Gretzky's historic record during the Washington Capitals' April 4 game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Pat Maroon attempted to prevent the milestone but was on the ice for goal No. 893 and watched goal No. 894 from the bench at Capital One Arena. Ovechkin's tying goal occurred on a third-period power play that gave the Capitals a 4-3 lead with 13:47 remaining. Maroon retired at season's end and transitioned into broadcasting after experiencing the moment live. The NHL Quarter Century Team lists Ovechkin among the top 12 forwards of the last 25 years, with praise for his elite scoring and adaptability.
We got a lot of young guys in here that get to play in front of Wayne Gretzky, arguably the best player in the world. And a lot of people with stardom are going to be here to try to witness something special. Our job is to ruin it for them.
I was on the ice for . It was a moment that I'll remember for the rest of my life. There I am in the slot, there's the puck going bar down,
I told myself before the game, 'Please, just don't be out there for the [record]-tying goal.'
Ovi, what can you not say about the guy. He's an elite goal scorer, he scores from everywhere,
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