Vladimir Putin congratulates Alex Ofkkin on the score of the “distinguished” NHL goals “

Russian President Vladimir Putin Alex Ofkkin congratulated a “distinguished record” as the best scorer in NHL ever.

In a message after Ovechkin’s 895 job goal broke a draw with Win Gretzki in the loss of Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday to the population of New York Island, Putin said the achievement was something that the Russians celebrate.

“I congratulate you on your outstanding record. I have exceeded the legendary masters in the number of goals scored in the National Hockey League matches for the regular season,” Putin said in a statement issued by the Kremlin on Monday.

“Gretzki’s record” not only became your personal success, but also a real celebration of the masses in Russia and abroad. “I wish you your health, and the good fighting spirit (and) fighting to conquer new heights in life and sports.”

Putin and Ovickin have not yet spoken on Monday, but Putin’s message about congratulations showed that the president is very appreciated by the sports result on Ovechkin.

Watch L OVECHKIN break the job record of Gritzky:

Ovechkin scores its 895 function

He put the goal of power in Washington Capitals in Washington, Washington, making it 2-1 residents of New York Island in the second period.

Ovechkin was a supporter of Putin in the past, and in 2017, he created a group called the Putin team on social media to show support to the Russian president, which was re -elected the following year.

Ovechkin has caused criticism to support the Russian authoritarian leader whose war was in Ukraine Condemn By international leaders.

At that time, Ovechkin told the Associated Press and the Washington Post, “I just support my country,” and said, “It is not a matter of political things.”

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Digiterive referred to that moment in his congratulations after Ovechkin crashed on Sunday.

It was posted on Ovechkin’s social media, “He is still a member of the Putin team, and at the same time one of the main faces of global hockey, is a favorite of millions and NHL scorer.”

Watch L Gretzky congratulate Ovechkin after the score goal:

“We are here today to celebrate this man,” says Gretzki after Ovechkin Record breaks the NHL goals.

Captain Alex Officin scored in Washington Capitals, his eighty -eighth professional goal against the population of the New York Islands on Sunday, and destroyed the NHL record in Wayne Gretzki for job goals.