Alexander Ovechkin recently tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal scoring record with his 894th goal. Ovechkin's family, NHL executives, and Gretzky himself were present to witness this historic moment. Despite being three goals away from the record initially, Ovechkin scored two goals against the Blackhawks shortly thereafter to achieve the tie. His goal-scoring ability remains remarkable, showcasing his enduring energy and talent as a 39-year-old player. The goals reflect his longstanding relationship with teammates who consistently enable his success on the ice.
Ovechkin scored No. 892 on Wednesday, and on Friday at home against the Blackhawks, put up a pair of goals to tie Gretzky at 894.
At the time, Ovechkin was three goals away from tying, four from passing; it raised the specter of an extended chase that would see the traveling party fruitlessly jetting around the country for weeks.
But the prudence was warranted. This is Alex Ovechkin. You don't threaten Gretzky's mark without, you know, scoring a lot of goals.
A lot of goalies, from Pascal Leclaire on No.1 to Spencer Knight on No. 894, have learned that too.
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