“Historic Exchange: Gretzky and Ovechkin Reflect on the Unmatched Legacy of 895 Goals”
After congratulating the NHL, Bettman and the league’s officials — the latter of which drew boos from the New York crowd — Gretzky again turned to Ovechkin.
“Alex, I said I’d be the first guy to shake your hand when you broke the record,” Gretzky said.
Ovechkin and Gretzky then exchanged a handshake and a hug.
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Gretzky then joked with Capitals owner Ted Leonis about the time he broke Gordie Howe’s record in 1994 as a member of the Los Angeles Kings.
“Mr. Leonis, congratulations,” Gretzky continued. “And when I set the record, they bought me a Rolls Royce. You’ve got your work cut out.”
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