Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders' goalie, expressed admiration when giving up Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal, feeling it was an honor. Having seen Ovechkin's career since childhood, Sorokin felt immense pressure similar to what Ovechkin experiences in every game. During the ceremony that followed the goal, which took 24 minutes, he reflected on the significance for hockey and congratulated Ovechkin, highlighting their friendship and bond as teammates on the Russian national team. Despite only conceding one goal, Sorokin managed to maintain his composure throughout the highly publicized moment.
"After a win, I can say it was the first time in my life they stopped a game for 24 minutes for the ceremony honoring Ovechkin."
"I feel today small part of pressure of what Ovi feels every day. So it's crazy pressure, you see today. Every game, so many fans, Washington."
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