Ovechkin thanked Gretzki after receiving the Espy Award

Forward Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, expressed gratitude to Wayne Gretzky, whose record he broke in the last season of the NHL. On July 16, Ovechkin was awarded the Espy Award for the best sports achievement of the season.

– I want, first of all, to express great gratitude to all the fans. Your support is very important for me and my family. I thank the coaches, leadership and team. This season we have achieved a special achievement. We did it together. My special thanks to Wayne Gretzka and his family for being always there. And also my wife, children and my whole family, ”ESPN quotes Ovechkina.

Ovechkin was among the winners of the American sports award Espy Awards -2025. The prize was established by ESPN and is awarded to athletes for exceptional achievements in the calendar year. Winners determines the online voting of spectators and experts, which include sports journalists, TV presenters, sports managers, as well as well -known athletes.

Last season, NHL Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s record and became the best scorer of NHL regular championships in history. On his account 897 washers.