Vyacheslav Fetisov: Ovechkin is a unique athlete, I am glad to be friends with him. Sasha told that the whole country was worried about him. He says: I know, I feel this support
7.04.2025
Vyacheslav Fetisov spoke about the pursuit of Alexander Ovechkin behind the record of Gretzky. The 39-year-old Captain Washington is in 2nd place in goals in regular championships in the history of the NHL (882 goals), second only to Wayne Gretzka (894).
February 23, Ovechkin scored 3 goals in the regular championship match with Edmonton (7:3).
I myself played up to 40 years and understand how difficult it is to keep myself in good shape at that age. Sasha aimed at the coolest and most unshakable result in the NHL. Ovechkin had additional motivation, energy.
Sasha held a qualitatively break in the NHL when the tournament of four nations took place. His friend Darus Kasparaitis trained him a little, although Ovechkin could rest.
It is pleasant that immediately after the break, Sasha showed how motivated he is now to score and beat Gretzky`s record. Ovechkin is a unique athlete, he is an example for everyone.
I am glad to be friends with him, I already managed to talk to him today. Sasha is in a good mood, Hello tells everyone. I told him that the whole country was worried about him. He says: I know I feel this support, ”said the two -time Olympic hockey champion, State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Fetisov.
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