Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, needing just nine more goals. Despite the increasing media attention, he prioritizes team over individual achievements, often keeping interviews brief to sidestep discussions about the record. In a recent interview, he emphasized his desire to remain in the moment and not focus on future accomplishments, stating he doesn't make plans but simply does his job for the team. As the playoffs approach, he remains focused on team success over personal milestones.
In a sit down with Sport-Express' Igor Rabiner, Ovechkin all but admits this is a deliberate strategy so he can stay in the moment and not get his hopes up. "I don't make plans, I just do my job," Ovechkin said per a translation from Google Translate.
Ovechkin's desire to not focus on the future was a constant theme throughout his conversation with Rabiner, who tried to broach the topic in several different ways throughout their chat.
With the Caps having 18 games left in the 2024-25 campaign, Rabiner first asked Ovechkin if he had given any thought about the chase extending into next year. "Again, I'm not planning that far ahead," Ovechkin said.
Ovechkin has mostly eschewed speaking about his individual achievements, focusing on the team instead, and has often kept his interviews brief, seemingly to avoid speaking about the goals record.
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