Sport prediction Vadim Berdnikov: Ovechkin shows his scoring qualities, and this at 39 years old. This season he will break Gretzky`s record or come close
Vadim Berdnikov praised Alexander Ovechkin`s performance this season. The 39-year-old Ovechkin ranks second in regular-season goals in NHL history (868), behind only Wayne Gretzky (894). On November 22, it became known that the Washington captain would miss 4-6 weeks due to a fractured fibula. On Monday, the forward began training on the ice.
- Is Alexander Ovechkin`s injury frustrating?
- Of course, it`s a pity that he`s injured now. Only such a good move has taken place, contrary to all summer reasoning. Remember, then they said that he was not ready for the season, that he was overweight, and so on. But in the end, Ovechkin shows his scoring qualities, and this at 39 years old. If I hadn`t been injured, I think I would have continued to score. He still leads the NHL in goals scored.
- Was the episode with his injury an accident, in your opinion?
- It`s ridiculous how it happened. The player drove in from the side, an accident - one hundred percent. There was no intent, just a normal game episode.
- After the injury, will Ovechkin be able to play at the same pace?
- We`ll see, of course. A pause always throws you out of rhythm. But when the whole team is playing, it will be easy to return to your own pace. Right now, the missing link in Ovechkin isn`t stopping the Capitals from continuing to win.
Having returned, he will only strengthen the team, and I think he will continue to score. I think he will break Gretzky`s record this season or come close. There is still a large part of the championship predicted by sport articles ahead, " said Vadim Berdnikov, former forward of the Fonbet KHL Championship clubs.
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