Ovechkin chases Gretzky's record: only ten goals until the legend!

Ovechkin chases Gretzky's record: only ten goals until the legend!

Alexander Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals makes headlines again. The 39-year-old scored his 884th goal in the NHL on Saturday in an exciting game against Tampa Bay Lightning and moves closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, which is at 894 goals. Despite Ovechkin's performance, the Capitals lost 1: 2, which means the third defeat in a row for the team.
How laola1.at reported, Ovechkin was particularly successful against the goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning after he had previously failed twice. With 31 goals this season, he still has the opportunity to break the record in early April.

Almost record -breaking

Ovechkin, who shows an impressive form this season, has used his chances in crucial moments, and this could pave the way for him. His teammate, defender Ryan McDonagh, congratulated Ovechkin and emphasized: "He is the best scorer for good reason." The Tampa Bay captain Victor Hedman added that the team's defense is difficult to do if Ovechkin is given the opportunity to finish. Despite the defeat, coach Spencer Carbery remains optimistic: "O has recently concluded remarkably. I believe that chemistry within the group will continue to improve."
This coincides with the statements of Tampa Bay's coach Jon Cooper, who jokingly said before the game: "If he breaks the record tonight, we did something wrong."
The reporting of AP News makes it clear that Ovechkin is still ten goals from Gretzky's magical record, and although the Capitals have to fight, the hope remains that their star will continue to shine.