New York. Alex Ovechkin made history last night.
He completed his hat-trick when Washington visited Chicago and became the third member of the NHL’s 800 club.
– A very special moment, says the controversial Russian.
Until last night, only two players in the nearly 100-year history of the NHL had scored 800 or more goals.
Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801).
But when Washington visited the United Center in Chicago for a meeting with the young Blackhawks, the most distinguished club gained a new member.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice early in the first period, and when he completed his hat-trick 6.34 in the third period, the milestone was reached.
“Glad it’s over.”
– A very special moment, ESPN said after the final whistle.
– But it’s good that it’s over, too. Now we can celebrate it for a little while and then focus on other things.
Soon, the 37-year-old Russian would learn how to touch and pass and take second place in the all-time shooting league. Then the search for Gretzky’s record begins.
– But the important thing is that we win games, and that’s what I try to help the team do, he says.
The Black Hawks fans at the United Center gave Ovechkin a standing ovation after the third goal last night and that is the way it is in North America now. The controversy over his past support for President Putin has essentially subsided. No dissent is heard on the subject and the league is riding happily on its promotion success.
In the end, the Capitals won the game last night, 7-3.
