Ilya Sorokin will be remembered as the goaltender who conceded Alex Ovechkin's historic 895th career goal, yet he took it in stride and even positively engaged with Ovechkin post-game. The two, who share a strong friendship and were teammates during the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, took a photo together with the puck and stick used in the goal. Ovechkin, who has not scored against Sorokin previously, acknowledged the special significance of the moment, highlighting their camaraderie with playful banter and gestures of appreciation.
"I think we played only like two games, but it's kind of historic moment. Russian score against Russian [to] set the record. It's pretty cool."
"Yeah, I tell him right away, 'I need that stick,' He don't ask me [for anything in return]."
"Thank you, Ilya Sorokin, to let me score 895 - love you, brother."
"It's okay, anytime," Sorokin jokingly responded.
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