There was just one method for the Washington Capitals to have fun the unimaginable accomplishment that Alex Ovechkin secured this afternoon at UBS Enviornment towards the New York Islanders.
As Ovechkin entered the dressing room following a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders, his teammates had been nonetheless in a celebratory temper after he handed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time NHL objectives scored listing.
Ovechkin’s teammates doused him with beer in a celebration harking back to their 2018 Stanley Cup victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Regardless that the Capitals did not choose up a win, their spot within the Stanley Cup Playoffs is assured as the highest crew within the Metropolitan Division.
Alex Ovechkin thanked his household, present and former teammates after the historic purpose
In his postgame remarks, Ovechkin thanked his present and former teammates for serving to him make NHL historical past alongside together with his household, all of whom had been in attendance at UBS Enviornment in Elmont for the event.
“What a day, huh?” Ovechkin stated. “Like I at all times stated, on a regular basis, it is a crew sport and with out my boys — the entire group, the followers, the trainers, coaches — I might by no means stand right here and clearly I might by no means go the ‘Nice One.’ So, fellas, thanks very a lot. …
“And a very powerful factor, to my mother, my household, my stunning spouse, my father-in-law, my stunning youngsters, thanks. …”
Ovechkin started his profession within the NHL in 2005-06, the identical time that Pittsburgh Penguins star and fellow future Corridor of Fame captain Sidney Crosby started his.
Each gamers have set a number of data all through their careers, and Crosby even despatched Ovechkin a particular video message.
Crosby was one among many present NHL gamers who had a particular video tribute for Ovechkin after the record-setting purpose.