Pittsburgh congratulates Ovechkin on setting new record for goals in NHL championships

On April 18, the hockey players of the Pittsburgh Penguins joined the congratulations for the Russian forward of the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin in connection with the update of the record for goals in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL).

During the match in Pittsburgh, the arena's media club turned on a video congratulating the Russian hockey player. The players of both HC joined the celebration, congratulating Ovechkin with prolonged applause.

The fans present at the stadium also chanted the name of the record holder, expressing support and congratulations for his achievement.

Stormy ovation: Russian stars congratulated Ovechkin

The artists shared their emotions about the record of the legendary Russian hockey player.

The match took place last night. During the game, Ovechkin updated the record for successful shots in regular NHL games, scoring his 897th goal.

On April 6, 39-year-old Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th goal in regular NHL games, breaking the "eternal" record of Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky. After scoring the puck, the meeting was interrupted for 25 minutes to celebrate the record. On April 10, the hockey player called the record goal the most important moment of his life.