Alex Ovechkin stated he hopes someone will eventually break his goal record, expressing a commitment to congratulate that player. He drew inspiration from Wayne Gretzky, who praised Ovechkin's pursuit of the record and echoed similar sentiments about sportsmanship. Gretzky remembered feeling sympathy for Gordie Howe during his record-breaking chase and stressed the importance of being gracious. Both Ovechkin and Gretzky shared historical moments at games when Ovechkin reached milestone goals, emphasizing respect and acknowledgment in pursuing records.
Ovechkin expressed his hope that one day someone will break his record, stating, 'God willing, someone will break my record. I won't name names, there are a lot of talented and great players.' His intention is to congratulate the player who achieves this milestone, mirroring the sportsmanship exemplified by Wayne Gretzky.
Wayne Gretzky remarked, 'I think it's great, and if he does get there, and if he does break my record, I said I would be the first guy there to shake his hand.' This sentiment stems from his own experience with Gordie Howe and reflects the importance of mutual respect and tradition in the sport.
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