Azamat Musagaliyev wished Ovechkin to become a scorer for all time

Actor and TV presenter Azamat Musagaliyev wished the Russian striker, the leader of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, to set a record for goals in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL). He made the corresponding statement on Friday, April 4, in an interview with Izvestia.

"We're worried about Sasha. We wish him time [to set a record for goals] this season and become the sole scorer for all time," said the TV presenter.

In addition, Musagaliyev expressed the opinion that after Ovechkin breaks the sniper record of Canadian Wayne Gretzky, the next record holder will not appear soon.

The Washington Capitals will play against Chicago on April 5 in the NHL Championship.

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On April 3, the NHL compared the preparations for Ovechkin's possible record for goals in regular championships with the Stanley Cup finals. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and many executives visited the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, where Ovechkin scored his 892nd goal. According to the league, it has been preparing for Ovechkin's record 895th goal for several months.

Ovechkin himself admitted that he feels support from four-time Stanley Cup winner Wayne Gretzky in pursuit of his goalscoring record. On the night of April 3, the Russian scored his 892nd goal in the regular NHL championships, it happened in a match against the Carolina Hurricanes. Ovechkin's team lost with a score of 5:1. The Russian has two goals left to repeat Gretzky's record and three to surpass it.