Ovechkin Surpasses Gretzky’s Iconic Record

Alexander Ovechkin, the enduring Russian sniper of the NHL, has created history at the age of 40. After reaching this milestone, Ovechkin not only matched but surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s regular season goals record, bringing his personal tally to an impressive 911.

Including playoff goals, Ovechkin’s total stands at 988, placing him second only to Gretzky, who amassed an astonishing 1,016 goals in his career.

Proud Reactions from Fellow Russians

It’s a Russian player who set the record. I always emphasized that when I was in the United States.

Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, a midfielder for Sporting Kansas City, expressed his pride in Ovechkin’s achievement during an interview on the “Everyone for the Match!” program on Match TV. He enthusiastically shared his countryman’s accomplishment with others while living in the U.S.

Suleymanov’s Impressions of American Sports

Suleymanov also shared his experiences with other American sports. He was notably impressed by the atmosphere in American football stadiums, describing the fans as ‘obsessed’ with the game. However, he admitted that baseball, while intriguing, might not be his cup of tea due to the waiting time between plays.

FAQs: Quick Facts about Ovechkin’s Record

Q: Who did Ovechkin surpass with his record?

A: Wayne Gretzky, considered one of the greatest NHL players of all time.

Q: When did Ovechkin set this record?

A: At the age of 40, during the 2022-2023 NHL season.

Did You Know?

Ovechkin is the first European-trained player to lead the NHL in goals scored.