A class act. 👏
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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. 🏒👑
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And in true Ovi fashion, he made the moment unforgettable — not just for fans, but for the fellow Russian goaltender he scored on. 🙌
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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.” 😌
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Without hesitation, Sorokin replied, “No problem.” 🥺
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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. 👏
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It wasn’t just Russian vs. Russian. It was icon meets future star. It was one generation saluting another — with history watching. 👀
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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...