Ovechkin's agent called repeating Gretzky's record a brilliant achievement.

Repeating the record of four-time Stanley Cup winner Wayne Gretzky by the Russian striker of the Washington Capitals hockey club is a brilliant achievement. Gleb Chistyakov, the athlete's agent, told Izvestia about this on April 5.

"The emotions are the most positive. A brilliant achievement, but we need to take another step forward. Everyone understands what a step this is," he said, referring to the need to score another goal to set a new record.

Chistyakov clarified that Ovechkin is currently facing increased attention and pressure against the background of a repeat result, however, according to him, the hockey player is used to coping with this.

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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.

Olympic hockey champion Valery Kamensky, in an interview with Izvestia, called Ovechkin's success an achievement of world hockey. According to him, the Russian proves his superiority and the fact that he has no equal with his success.