Why Wayne Gretzky Might Buy Alex Ovechkin a Car After He Scored 900 Goals
After Alexander Ovechkin reached 900 career goals in a victory over the St. Louis Blues, fans and media revisited a light-hearted promise made by Wayne Gretzky. This milestone follows Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s all-time goals record last season, when he scored his 895th goal.
The Great One had previously joked that if Ovechkin became the first player to hit the 900-goal mark, he might reward him with a car. Now that the milestone is real, the hockey world is waiting to see whether Gretzky will follow through.
“You get to 900 and I might buy you a car,” Gretzky told Ovechkin after the 31-year record fell in an April game against the New York Islanders.
Ovechkin, known for his determined and good-natured spirit, responded with a simple commitment:
“I will try,” the future Hall of Famer replied.
The banter between two of hockey’s greatest players has added an entertaining twist to one of the sport’s most historic achievements.
Author’s Summary
Wayne Gretzky once joked about buying a car for Ovechkin if he reached 900 goals, and now fans are eager to see if he’ll keep that promise.