WAHINGTON (7News) — For greater than a decade, it was known as The Nice Chase. Now, it’s hockey historical past — and the celebration is simply starting.
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin spoke completely with 7News Wednesday morning after surpassing Wayne Gretzky to grow to be the NHL’s all-time main objective scorer.
In an unique sit-down with 7News Anchor Scott Thuman, Ovechkin mirrored on the second that solidified his place in hockey historical past.
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At one level within the interview, Thuman confirmed Ovechkin an old video the place he laughed off the concept of ever breaking the report — prompting a chuckle from Ovi.
“Nicely, yeah, we did it.. It is large,” Ovechkin advised 7News. “Clearly, nobody thought until that occurred.”
The Washington Capitals are planning a full celebration to honor the star in a pre-game ceremony on Thursday earlier than the Caps host the Carolina Hurricanes. All followers in attendance will obtain a rally towel, that includes the long-lasting picture of Ovechkin sliding throughout the ice as he celebrated objective quantity 895.
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“All of the work that we have now as a workforce, as a gaggle, and, you realize, each day to return to the rink and really feel that stress, really feel that, you realize, ambiance round it, it was nice,” Ovechkin added.
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He additionally spoke to 7News about how necessary it was to have his household witness the history-making second.
“My household was there, my mother, my children, my spouse and my father-in-law,” Ovechkin mentioned. “It is a large second for me and… for them as nicely.”
Ovechkin mentioned he’s grateful — however it’s clear he is not achieved but. 7News requested what his subsequent objective is past the playoffs.
“I am simply going to take pleasure in my time, and we’ll see,” he added.
