Mario Lemieux hasn’t said “congratulations” to Alex Ovechkin for moving up the all-time goal list and bumping him out of the Top Ten. It probably just slipped his mind.
Grocery shopping, buying new suits that are too long in the arms, re-gelling his hair–the man’s busy!
In other news, here are the hockey Hall of Famers who found the time in their busy schedules to say congrats to Ovi:
Teemu Selanne
👏Congrats @ovi8 keep it going my friend👏💪 Many many more to come (895…)😊 https://t.co/BCgp1G9gZQ
— Teemu Selanne (@TeemuSel8nne) January 14, 2020
Steve Yzerman
Yzerman not only congratulated Ovi, but he also asked to be invited to the party if Ovi reaches Gretzky’s record.
9. Alex Ovechkin (693)
10. Steve Yzerman (692)Keep climbing @Ovi8!! 🚨
And now a message from Mr. Yzerman 🗣#ALLCAPS #Gr8 pic.twitter.com/HvVB9BSwzH
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 30, 2020
Mark Messier
With @ovi8 passing him on the all-time goals list, Mark Messier shows his appreciation for what the @Capitals captain brings to the table. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/9VjlHPzoJO
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 1, 2020
*ahem* We’re Waiting.
Obviously, Ovi’s breaking records at a record-breaking speed, but…c’mon, Mario. You’re one of Ovi’s idols!
In his past five games Alex Ovechkin has scored 11 goals, giving him 695 for his career, passing in the process:
12. Teemu Selanne 684
11. Mario Lemieux 690
10. Steve Yzerman 692
9. Mark Messier 694— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) February 1, 2020
Be a polite Canadian about it or we’ll ask Luigi to do the video instead.
Headline photo: @alexovechkinofficial
