Ovechkin back on the ice: He continues his record hunting so seamlessly!

Ovechkin back on the ice: He continues his record hunting so seamlessly!

The Russian ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin is back on the ice! After an injury break of 16 games, the captain of the Washington Capitals returned on Saturday in the 5-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leaf. The 39-year-old, who failed due to a shit broken, was able to achieve an Empty-Net goal in his comeback and thus mark his 16th goal of the season in just 19 games. With a total of 869 goals, Ovechkin stays on the hunt for Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals, because he only lacks 25 goals to break the record. "In this league it is difficult to score goals," said Ovechkin modestly when he delighted the fans in the Scotiabank Arena, who even described the mood of a film star for his reception. Like nhl.com , Ovechkin took a few minutes to find his rhythm after it failed for so long.

ovechkin return and reactions

ovechkin, who had never paused in his career for so long during his absence of 16 games, was optimistic after the game. "I have to find a rhythm, feel the game and try to do the little things," he said after the match. Washington coach Spencer Carbery was satisfied with Ovechkin's performance and emphasized the need that the captain needed game practice to get back into shape. The next game for Ovechkin and his Capitals is already on the program against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday evening, so that the fans are looking forward to his next steps in the record hunt, like