The upcoming regular season matches will center around a single individual. And who might that be? We are talking about Alex Ovechkin. What is the reason for that? For those who keep a close eye on the NHL, it’s clear that he stands just one goal shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s legendary all-time goal record in the league. Isn’t it intriguing? Certainly! This occurrence is not common, as this particular record has remained intact for several decades now.
The Washington Capitals are set to take on the New York Islanders in just a few hours, generating significant excitement among fans, whether they are at UBS Arena or tuning in from home. Are you aware that a special celebration is set to take place at the precise moment Ovechkin scores against the Islanders?
According to a report by Anthony Martineau from TVA Sports on X, where he stated, “I’m told that if Alex Ovechkin breaks the record, the game will be immediately stopped and a ten-minute ceremony will take place.” This is monumental!
Indeed, the record is massive, and it has taken Ovechkin two decades to approach it. Now, he stands on the brink of breaking it today. The atmosphere at UBS Arena is sure to be electric, and it’s likely that fans will welcome a moment of celebration during the game, especially when Ovi finds the back of the Islanders’ net.
On me dit que si Alex Ovechkin bat le record, le match sera aussitôt interrompu et une cérémonie d’une dizaine de minutes aura lieu. @TVASports
— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) April 6, 2025
Anticipation is building around the unfolding scenario at UBS Arena, where numerous opportunities for Ovechkin on the ice are expected to arise. However, did you know that he had the opportunity to score that 895th goal in his last match?
Alex Ovechkin denied his teammate’s request
At the Capital One Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks appeared poised to clinch a victory over the Washington Capitals. Two power-play goals from Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin shifted the momentum of the game against the Blackhawks. In the closing moments of the game, the Hawks aimed to unleash a full offensive, leaving their net vulnerable.
During this moment, Ovi’s teammate Strome inquired about the possibility of him scoring an empty-netter. What did Ovechkin have to say? “I asked him about 15 times. I didn’t want to be the guy to shoot it in the empty net if he wanted the empty netter…you don’t want to be the guy to shoot it into the empty net if he’s looking for it to pass, but he made it pretty clear that he didn’t want to get it on an empty netter, and you’ve got to respect his wishes,” Strome remarked.
In straightforward terms, Ovi aims to achieve that 895th goal with honor. His ambition is to leave a lasting legacy in the NHL, and he envisions the record-breaking goal as a routine achievement. Only time will reveal what transpires at the UBS Arena.
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