Fetisov expressed pride for repeating Gretzky Ovechkin's record
State Duma deputy, two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov, in an interview with Izvestia on April 5, expressed pride in the Russian forward of the Washington Capitals hockey club Alexander Ovechkin, who equaled the number of successful shots with four-time Stanley Cup winner Wayne Gretzky in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL).
"I am happy and proud for Sasha. First of all, I would like to congratulate his mother, Tatiana Nikolaevna Ovechkina, and the Sasha family, who have supported him all this time. Well, of course, Alexander Mikhailovich himself with a great record," he said.
According to Fetisov, the record has already taken place, despite the fact that it is necessary to score more goals. He also expressed a desire for the home arena to rejoice at Ovechkin's success.
Earlier that day, Ovechkin scored his 894th goal in the match against HC Chicago of the NHL regular season, repeating Gretzky's sniper record. The Canadian hockey player personally congratulated the Russian player on the event. After the match, the athletes also took a photo together in the locker room.
The NHL recognized Ovechkin as the first and second stars of the last game day.
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