“Gonna Faint Right Here” : As Alexander Ovechkin Achieves a Major Milestone and Nears Wayne Gretzky’s Record, Fans Can’t Control Their Emotions

Published 12/14/2022, 9:15 AM EST

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Alexander Ovechkin is on the brink of creating history. Trying to break Gretzky’s record of 894 goals, Ovie’s amazing efforts have created massive entertainment. The star player is the third to reach the landmark of 800 goals in his hockey career, after the Great Gretzky and Gordie Howe. As the moment to break Gretzky’s record nears, fans are not able to contain their excitement. Millions of fans have given epic reactions to Alexander Ovechkin playing for Washington Capitals. 

Fans’ reaction to Ovechkin’s upcoming milestone is interesting. This is precisely the case because Ovechkin has been previously criticized for he was compared to Cindy Brady. An NBC analyst Mike Milbury also spoke negatively about Alexander Ovechkin’s display of hockey. What makes the fans’ reaction more interesting is the fact that the reactions were not just about Alexander Ovechkin. 

Fans go wild as Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to breaking Gretzky’s record

“Im gonna faint right here oh my god”, an NHL fan reacted to this amazing news. Another fan gave a response “Greatest goal-scorer in history!” These comments reflect how Alexander’s upcoming record will be a red-letter day in NHL history. 

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Fans also reflected on Ovechkin’s journey. A fan wrote, “Man, such a sight to see. From being drafted, to his first goal, to becoming a Stanley Cup Champion, he has now reached 800 goals.” Continuing, the fan further spoke, “No player has ever reached the 900 club, but I think he can do it. We’re witnessing a legend make his mark in history”, This reflects how Ovechkin’s milestone will be firmly engraved in NHL history. 


Other fans also spoke about Ovechkin’s critics, asking where were those critics now. “Sorry….was someone saying something about Cindy Crossby being better than Ovie?”, a fan asked. Further speaking, the fan wrote, “I know I heard that a lot for a while. Where are all the people who said that now? I don’t seem to hear them. “ These comments reflect the fact that Ovechkin has silenced all critics. 

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Some fans also thought that Ovechkin was getting too much attention. A fan posted, “Not enough players are talking about Kane flying into the boards and eating shit.” This reflects other fans’ opinions that there should be discussions about other players as well. 

A glimpse of another record that Ovie has broken recently

Ovechkin broke another of Gretzky’s records for the most road goals by scoring the 403rd road goal. He created this memorable record during Washington Capital’s match versus Vancouver Canucks. 

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As hockey fans, we await to see the moment when Ovechkin breaks Gretzky’s record. Do you think Ovechkin can surpass The Great One to become the succeeding GOAT of hockey? Let us know in the comments below. 

 

 

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Priya Hinduja

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Priya Hinduja is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. Post pursuing her Master's Degree in English, she worked as an English language trainer at Osmos Club and also dabbled with marketing at Debugee Technologies Pvt Ltd for a year. With a keen interest in playing chess and badminton in her leisure time, she also follows the activities of Michael Phelps, whose story motivates and inspires her.
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Jahnabi Choudhury