Alex Ovechkin Honors Retiring Marc-Andre Fleury as NHL Goal Record Chase Continues
Ovechkin led the Capitals in a special tribute to Fleury, highlighting their shared history as he remains six goals shy of surpassing Gretzky's all-time record.
- Alex Ovechkin organized a postgame handshake line to honor retiring Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury after the Capitals' 4-2 loss.
- Fleury, retiring after a 21-season career, has allowed more goals to Ovechkin—28 in total—than any other goalie in NHL history.
- Ovechkin remains at 889 career goals, just six away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894, with 14 regular-season games left.
- Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery praised Ovechkin's gesture as a classy acknowledgment of Fleury's remarkable career and legacy.
- The tribute underscored the mutual respect and camaraderie in the NHL, with both teams and players emphasizing Fleury's impact on the sport.
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