Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored in an NHL career on Sunday with a powerplay score against the New York Islanders.
However, even the new record-holder had some doubts.
Ovechkin was asked in an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday whether he thought in 2020 that breaking Gretzky’s record would be possible. Gretzky tapped Ovechkin as the one to do it, if anyone had the chance.
“No. Even before this year, at 39 years old, I’d have to score 42 goals. In this league, in this hockey game right now, it’s hard to do,” he said. “Like I always said, without my teammates, without my family, without all the support, we would never have reached that milestone.”
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Ovechkin’s 895th career goal was his 42nd of the season. He has played in 42 games this season and has had six multi-goal games, including hat tricks against the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers.
He recalled the history-making moment he scored against the Islanders.
“Honestly, I never thought it could happen,” he said. “This is such a great moment for myself, for the Capitals organization, for hockey, for my teammates, for my family, friends and fans all over the world.”
Ovechkin also teamed up with the V Foundation to help fight pediatric cancer.
In March, he vowed to donate a dollar amount equal to his career goal total every time he scores for the remainder of his career.
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