There is only one way The capital of Washington To celebrate incredible achievements Alex Ovechkin This afternoon, we will play against New York Islanders at UBS Arena.

Ovechkin Wayne Gretzky For history, NHL goal scoring list.

Ovechkin’s teammates dipped in him with beer to celebrate their 2018 Stanley Cup victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Although the Capitals did not win, their position in the Stanley Cup playoffs was also secured as the top team in the Mets division.

Alex Ovechkin thanks his family, current and former teammates after historic goals

In his post-match speech, Ovechkin thanked his current and former teammates for helping him create NHL history with his family, all of whom participated in the UBS Arena in Elmont.

“One day, right?” Ovickin said. “Like I always said, it’s always a team sport, without my boys – the whole organization, the fans, the coaches, the coaches – I’m never going to stand here, obviously I’m never going to pass ‘Great People’. So, man, thank you very much.

“This is the most important thing to my mom, my family, my beautiful wife, my father-in-law, my beautiful children, thank you.

Ovechkin began his career in the NHL in 2005-06, while Captain Sidney Crosby, a fellow Pittsburgh Penguin Star and Future Hall of Fame compatriot.

Both players have set up multiple records throughout their careers, and Crosby even sent a special video message to Ovechkin.

Crosby, one of the current NHL players, paid tribute to Ovechkin after a record goal.