Alexander Ovechkin is on the path to history: he has reached Wayne Gretzky's record!

It's not easy to make history in the world of hockey. But there are some stars whose names are engraved in golden letters on the sports pages. Among such greats is Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin. He has now equaled the legendary Wayne Gretzky!

Historical goal: Moments of equaling Gretzky

On April 5, the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks faced off in the next match of the National Hockey League. In this match, Ovechkin surprised the fans by scoring in his familiar style. In this game, he scored two goals, bringing his total number of goals to 894.

Interestingly, this number — 894 — is the number of goals scored by Wayne Gretzky in NHL history, which has not been broken by anyone since 1999. Now Alexander Ovechkin has reached this record. He is one goal away from becoming the greatest sniper in history.

Career path: From Moscow to the top of the NHL

Alexander Ovechkin began his professional hockey career in 2001 with the Moscow Dynamo team. Since 2005, he has been playing for the Washington Capitals, where he has become the most important player. Through his games, goals and contribution to the team, Ovechkin has become one of the most famous figures not only in the club, but also in the entire hockey world.

Wayne Gretzky — a legend and a goal

Canadian Wayne Gretzky is recognized as one of the brightest figures in NHL history. His career began in 1978 and ended in 1999. During this time, he played for a number of clubs - Edmonton, Los Angeles, St. Louis and New York. Gretzky's 894 goals and hundreds of other records are still considered a benchmark in the world of hockey.

One step closer to new history

Alexander Ovechkin is now in the spotlight of the entire hockey world. His next goal will make him the absolute leader as the top scorer in NHL history. This is not just a personal achievement - it will be a huge event for all of Russian hockey, and even for modern sports.

Alexander Ovechkin is not just a forward who scores pucks. He is a sports star who plays with fighting spirit, hard work and love. And now - all history is about to change. Ovechkin's next goal will open a new chapter in not only Gretzky's history, but also in NHL history. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”