There was just one means for the Washington Capitals to have fun the unbelievable accomplishment that Alex Ovechkin secured this afternoon at UBS Enviornment in opposition to the New York Islanders.
As Ovechkin entered the dressing room following a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders, his teammates had been nonetheless in a celebratory temper after he handed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time NHL targets scored checklist.
Ovechkin’s teammates doused him with beer in a celebration harking back to their 2018 Stanley Cup victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Although the Capitals did not decide up a win, their spot within the Stanley Cup Playoffs is assured as the highest group within the Metropolitan Division.
Alex Ovechkin thanked his household, present and former teammates after the historic objective
In his postgame remarks, Ovechkin thanked his present and former teammates for serving to him make NHL historical past alongside together with his household, all of whom had been in attendance at UBS Enviornment in Elmont for the event.
“What a day, huh?” Ovechkin stated. “Like I all the time stated, on a regular basis, it is a group sport and with out my boys — the entire group, the followers, the trainers, coaches — I might by no means stand right here and clearly I might by no means move the ‘Nice One.’ So, fellas, thanks very a lot. …
“And crucial factor, to my mother, my household, my stunning spouse, my father-in-law, my stunning youngsters, thanks. …”
Ovechkin started his profession within the NHL in 2005-06, the identical time that Pittsburgh Penguins star and fellow future Corridor of Fame captain Sidney Crosby started his.
Each gamers have set a number of information all through their careers, and Crosby even despatched Ovechkin a particular video message.
Crosby was considered one of many present NHL gamers who had a particular video tribute for Ovechkin after the record-setting objective.
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Edited by Ribin Peter