# @thegistca on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIKANIVst8Y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29068392-thegistca-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-07T19:00:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST Canada (@thegistca) — https://gondola.cc/thegistca

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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 big player and it’s an unbelievable achievement.” 🔥⁣
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From babysitting Ovi’s son at the All-Star Game to becoming part of his historic milestone, Sorokin’s place in this chapter of NHL lore is sealed. 😊⁣
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The moment, the stick, the respect. 👏 #thegist⁣
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 (c/o monsportsnet)⁣
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#hockey #ovechkin #alexanderovechkin #menssports #hockey #washington #washingtoncapitals #thegreat8 #gr8ness #recordbreaking #history

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST Canada | @thegistca | https://gondola.cc/thegistca | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

thegist, gr8ness, menssports, history, thegreat8, recordbreaking, washingtoncapitals, washington, hockey, alexanderovechkin, ovechkin

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