Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal against the Chicago Blackhawks, tying him with Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's all-time goals record. The feat was celebrated across the hockey world, with notable congratulations from former Capitals teammate Zdeno Chara. In an emotional Instagram post, Chara acknowledged Ovechkin's historic achievement, expressing admiration for its difficulty and the honor he felt playing alongside him. Having played 55 games with Ovechkin during the 2020-21 season, Chara's recognition underscores the significance of this milestone in NHL history.
What else to say ..Many thought it's IMPOSSIBLE and yet ..INCREDIBLE AND VERY IMPRESSIVE. Congratulations to @aleksandrovechkinofficial for this GR8 achievement and making new history with tying @waynegretzky record.
I am still in awe and can't describe how amazing and how hard this is in the @nhl and how this is ever be broken ..but again..@aleksandrovechkinofficial did it. Glad I had the honor and privilege. Congratulations Ovi!
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