Zhukov, the leader of "Hands up!" congratulated Ovechkin on his world record.

The TV channels of the National Media Group (NMG) holding and the performer, the leader of the Hands Up! group, Sergey Zhukov, congratulated the Russian forward of the Washington Capitals hockey club, Alexander Ovechkin, on setting a world record.

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On April 6, Ovechkin managed to break Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for the most goals in regular NHL championships. In the second period, the captain of the Washington Capitals scored his 895th goal against the New York Islanders.

Zhukov's congratulations were accompanied by a video for the hockey player's favorite song from the repertoire of the musical group.

The video features the track "I'm already 18" with a text specially written by Zhukov for the record goal. It also brings together athletes from the Continental and Youth Hockey Leagues (KHL, MHL), as well as actors from the TV series Molodezhka.

Zhukov noted that, like the whole country, he was worried about Ovechkin and was looking forward to the record. The singer called him not only a hockey legend, but also a man who can support him at any moment.

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