Putin Congratulates Alexander Ovechkin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin on setting a historic record for the most goals scored in the NHL regular season. This was reported by matchtv.ru.

“Undoubtedly, your current achievement has become not only a personal success but also a real celebration for fans in Russia and beyond,” he said.

Notably, hockey player Alexander Ovechkin has become the top scorer in NHL regular season history, surpassing the legendary record of Wayne Gretzky. The 39-year-old athlete has sent the puck into the opponent's net for the 895th time, while Wayne Gretzky managed to do it 894 times.