During the matches of Washington, Ovechkin will follow a separate camera – the media

The NHL, together with the largest American sports television channels, will ensure the installation of additional cameras at the remaining Washington Capitals matches in the NHL regular championship, reports The Athletic.

In the seven Washington matches of the regular season, Russian striker Alexander Ovechkin can beat Wayne Gretzky’s record. The 39 -year -old Russian scored 892 goals in the NHL regular championships for his career. In order to surpass the achievement of the Canadian Gretzki (894 goals), the forward “Capitals” remains to hit the gates of his opponents three times. In the next match, Capitals will be accepted by Chicago on the night of April 5, Moscow time.

According to The Athletic, at all matches of Washington, an additional 10 cameras will be installed at the stadiums. In addition, ESPN and TNT will ensure the operation of a separate OVICAST camera, which will be directed to Ovechkin.

According to the NHL plans, Kapitals players will be able to leave the bench and celebrate Ovechkin’s ice record on ice. The game will be interrupted for official celebration and finished after the end of the ceremony.