Evgeni Nabokov, former goaltender for the San Jose Sharks, recalls witnessing Alex Ovechkin's talent as a young player in Moscow, noting the buzz surrounding him even at age ten. Now, with Ovechkin nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record and currently at 886 goals, Nabokov emphasizes Ovechkin's unique skills and physical ability. As the Capitals prepare to face the Sharks, discussions intensify around whether Ovechkin will break the record within the current NHL season, adding to his legacy as one of the sport's greats.
"I was a little kid, I asked him about sticks and all kinds of stuff... it was a great honor to know this guy as a person."
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