Alex Ovechkin It is left alone.
It Capital The striker broke the record of Wayne Gretzky Sunday against the islanders of New York in the X.
Ovecchkin marked in the game of power From where he has scored so many of his other goals: from the top of the left circle.
The 39 -year -old pigeon in ice since he was surrounded by his teammates. The game stopped for a brief ceremony included by NHL curator Gary Bettman and Wayne Gretzky, who headed to the crowd.
“We all have just witnessed the story in the face of greatness,” Bettman said.
Ovechkin’s wife, two children, his mother and father were also on the ice.
Gretzky, who was 26 years old, attended the UBS Center.
“They say the records break, but I’m not sure who will get more goals than this,” said Gretzky.
Ovechkin later went to the crowd and thanked his family, his companions, the fans and the island goalkeeper, Ilya Sorokin.
“Thank you Ilya Sorokin, for leaving me!”, Ovehckin said. “I love you brother!”