A class act. 👏⁣ •⁣ History was made at UBS Arena as Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal, officially passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. 🏒👑⁣ •⁣ And in true Ovi fashion, he made the moment unforgettable — not just for fans, but for the fellow Russian goaltender he scored on. 🙌⁣ •⁣ After beating Ilya Sorokin with a power play wrister from his signature left circle, Ovechkin approached the New York Islanders goalie with a grin and a request: “I need that stick.” 😌⁣ •⁣ Without hesitation, Sorokin replied, “No problem.” 🥺⁣ •⁣ The two shared a hug, exchanged gear (Ovi gave signed pucks in return), and paused to soak in a moment that was bigger than the game. 👏⁣ •⁣ It wasn’t just Russian vs. Russian. It was icon meets future star. It was one generation saluting another — with history watching. 👀⁣ •⁣ Despite the Capitals’ 4-1 loss, it was a massive win for the sport. Even Sorokin admitted, “It’s a big moment for all the hockey world… he’s a bi...