Alex Ovechkin turned down chance to score goal no. 895 on an empty net: ‘He wants to break the record with a goaltender in the crease’ | RMNB

Alex Ovechkin turned down chance to score goal no. 895 on an empty net: ‘He wants to break the record with a goaltender in the crease’

WASHINGTON DC — Over his 20-year NHL career, Alex Ovechkin has rarely passed up a chance to score. Ovechkin made history Friday night, scoring twice at home in DC to tie Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record. The goal brought the crowd at Capital One Arena roaring to its feet, stopping play for several … Continue reading Alex Ovechkin turned down chance to score goal no. 895 on an empty net: ‘He wants to break the record with a goaltender in the crease’