Russian President Vladimir Putin gave Alex Ovechkin, the Moscow-born star player on Washington, D.C.’s, professional hockey team, a shoutout Monday.
During a game against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals, made history as the all-time highest National Hockey League scorer with his 895th goal. He beat the 1999 record held by Wayne Gretzky.
“I would like to congratulate you on this outstanding achievement. You have surpassed hockey legends,” Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin. “This new achievement is undoubtedly not only a personal triumph but also a truly joyous day for fans both in Russia and around the world.”
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Other Russian officials joined the chorus of congratulations for Ovechkin, who has played for the Washington Capitals since
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