Fetisov said that Ovechkin could break Gretzky's record for the number of goals in the NHL Wayne Gretzky in the number of goals scored in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular championships. This opinion was expressed to “Championship.com” by two-time Olympic champion Alexander Ovechkin.
The athlete highly appreciated the chances of the Russian to establish an achievement. “Age is not an argument that can be a possible obstacle to a record. The beginning of the season is a vivid confirmation of this, “Fetisov said.
Earlier on Saturday, November 13, the Russian scored the 742nd goal in the NHL regular championships in his career. He excelled in the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets (4: 3).
The record holder is the retired Canadian hockey player Gretzky. On account of his 894 goals.