After Alex Ovechkin scored twice against the Blackhawks, tying Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals, goaltender Spencer Knight felt fortunate to avoid allowing the historic 895th goal. Knight's respectful interaction with Ovechkin post-game highlighted camaraderie in the sport, as he humorously thanked Ovechkin for not breaking the record on him. Many goalies have voiced similar sentiments, fearing the legacy of being known as the one who allowed the record-breaking goal. Ovechkin's pursuit of the milestone continues to capture the attention of fans and players alike.
"Obviously, I gave him congrats and all that. He was like, 'Thanks, brother.' I was like, 'Thank you for not scoring the last one on me!'"
"I definitely didn't want to be the guy that was going to be on highlights for the next 50 years getting scored on."
"I hope he breaks it, but not against me... I think I've been in highlights all over the world after."
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