The great “great” was.
Wayne Gretzki congratulated Alex Ofkkin during a ceremony in the game on Sunday after the Washington star Capitals broke his long record with 895 in his career.
The two shared a handshake and hugs.
“I can tell you directly, and I know how difficult it is to reach 894,” Gretzki said. “895 is very special. Congratulations not only Alex, his mother, father, family, children and children. When I broke the record, my child was both the era of his children, so he reminds me somewhat, and I am very happy because two of my children here tonight.
“There is nothing better than the National Hockey Association. They say the records are aimed at breaking them, but I am not sure who will get more goals. It's the greatest game in the world.”
He sat with his wife and NHL Gary Bettman, Gretzki rose on his feet and praised when Ovechkin overcame Elijah Sorokin from the island's residents, then the swan lived through the ice on his stomach.
GRETZKY broke Gordie how with his 802 functional goal as a member of the kings – before coming to Rangers late in his career.
“When I registered the record, they bought Lee Rolls -Royce,” said Gretzki, Ted Lionis, owner of Capitals, so I got out of your work.
NHL records from Gretzky for help and points are not competing.
For example, Ovechkin still sits more than 1,200 points from the lead.
Gretzki scored 2,857 professional points.
Jaromir Jagr occupies the second with 1921.
After the match, Gretzky went to the Capitals Cervices room and woke up “a lot of cameras. More than when I scored.”
The most crazy part of the recording chase is that Ovechkin record No. 895 in its 1,487 professional match.
This is the same number of games that Gritzky needs to reach 894.
