According to journalist Blake Schuster, Wayne Gretzky watched a game in Washington from the VIP box, accompanied by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and FBI Director Kash Patel.
After Ovechkin reached his goal milestone, Gretzky was asked to provide a live commentary. Despite his courteousness and positive attitude, it was clear that the moment affected him.
Schuster suggests that Gretzky's feelings are understandable. For a long time, it seemed that his record would remain unbeaten due to advancements in goaltending and improvements in defensive strategies. Now, it’s particularly difficult for him to witness his record broken from up close.
The Washington Capitals are leading the Eastern Conference with 107 points.
Next, Washington will face the New York Islanders on April 6 at Capital One Arena in Washington. The match is set to begin at 19:30 GMT+3.
Gretzky retired from professional hockey on April 18, 1999, at the age of 38, playing his final game for the New York Rangers against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
