Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky's long-standing NHL goal record, netting his 895th goal amidst a 4-1 loss. His achievement was celebrated by fans and the NHL community, including Gretzky himself. However, Ovechkin's continued public association with Vladimir Putin, evident in his Instagram profile photo, has sparked backlash among some observers. Critics argue that his status as a sports icon complicates the ethical implications of his political affiliations, suggesting that similar behavior in other athletes would provoke strong outrage.
To be honest with you, when I was tying the record, I still can’t believe it. It was so emotional. Such a great night.
Just imagine for one moment if an NHL player like Sidney Crosby's social-media profile picture was him with his arm around Harvey Weinstein or Jeffrey Epstein.
However, some are irritated or even disturbed by all this cheering. For Ovechkin is a left winger but only on the ice.
I’m probably gonna need a couple of days, maybe a couple weeks, to realize what does it mean to be No. 1.
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