Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Alex Ovechkin for an “outstanding recording” as the top goal scorer of the NHL.
In a message after Ovechkins 895. Career more with Wayne Gretzky in the 4-1 loss of the Washington Capitals to the New York insulans had broken a draw with Wayne Gretzky, Putin said that the performance would celebrate something.
“I congratulate you on your outstanding record.
The breaking of Gretzky’s record “has not only become her personal success, but also to a real celebration for fans in Russia and abroad,” added Putin. “I wish you health, happiness (and) fighting spirit to conquer new heights in life and in sports.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday Putin and Ovechkin had not yet spoken by phone, but Putin’s congratulatory message showed the president, “high -quality” high -quality sports results from Ovechkin “.
Watch how L ovechkin Gretzky’s career goal record breaks:
Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin’s Power Play goal, put Washington 2-1 in the New York islanders in the second half.
In the past, Ovechkin was a supporter of Putin and founded a group called Putin Team on social media in 2017 to support the Russian president re -elected the following year.
Ovechkin has criticized the fact that he supported the Russian autocratic leader, whose war in Ukraine was convicted by global leaders.
At that time, Ovechkin said the Associated Press and the Washington Post: “I only support my country” and said: “It’s not about political things.”
The Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyaryv referred to this moment in his own congratulations declaration after Ovechkin broke the record on Sunday.
He posted Ovechkin “remains a member of the Putin team on the social media and at the same time one of the main faces of the World Hockey, a favorite of millions and the NHL top scorer”.
Watch how Letzky Ovechkin congratulates after the record goal:
The captain of Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, scored his 895. Career ethetic against the New York islanders and broke Wayne Gretzkys NHL record for career goals.
