Throughout the season, the attention of the entire hockey community is focused on Alexander Ovechkin, who continues to chase the legendary record of Wayne Gretzky in the number of abandoned goals in the NHL regular championships. However, among the fans who bought tickets for the Washington Capitals outbound matches, there were fears: will they leave Ovechkin in reserve in guest meetings so that he set a record in the home arena?

Ovechkin will not play visiting for the record in the home arena?

These rumors were dispelled by the famous NHL insider Elliot Friedman. In his article on the Canadian website of Sportsnet, he noted that such fears are in vain, and Capitals will not artificially limit the number of Ovechkin’s matches to guest for the fact that the record was beaten in front of its fans.

– Some fans who bought tickets for Capitals field games were worried that Washington could put Alexander Ovechkin in the reserve to guarantee that he would beat Wayne Gretzky’s record in the home arena. This will not happen, ”Friedman wrote.

Alexander Ovechkin / Photo: © Patrick Smith / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Such a statement removes questions about whether the club can adjust the schedule of his captain’s speeches. Ovechkin, known for his fighting character and the desire to show a maximum in every match, would hardly agree to such a strategy. So the allegedly made decision of Washington on Ovechkin turned out to be a fake. So, artificially interfere with Alexander and postpone the date of the record no one will.

How the NHL is preparing for the historical moment

The League is already preparing for this event: as soon as Ovechkin abandons the puck that will make it a new NHL record holder, the game will be immediately stopped, and a solemn ceremony will take place on the ice. This will happen even if Ovechkin sets a record not in the home arena “Capitals”. Similar moments are forever included in the history of the league, and the NHL gives them special significance.

It is expected that during the ceremony, not only his teammates and the coaching staff, but also representatives of the NHL, as well as family members, will be able to congratulate Ovechkin. The league will prepare in advance video calls from the great hockey players of the past and present, as well as commemorative gifts.

Alexander Ovechkin / Photo: © Patrick Smith / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

This season, the Forward of Washington has already proved that, despite his age, remains one of the most dangerous league snipers. He continues to approach the cherished goal, and there is no doubt that the record day will become the brightest page not only in Ovechkin’s career, but also in the annals of world hockey. After a pause for the matches of the tournament of the four nations, the captain of Washington abandoned four goals in four matches. Before updating the record, he remained only 12 accurate shots.

Now the fans can only follow the Capitals matches and wait for the great “eight” to rewrite history.