FBI -Director Kash Patel Sit with the big Wayne Gretzky at Capital One Arena on Friday night, where the couple who stayed with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman witnessed a historic evening in hockey history.
Washington Capitals -Star Alex Ovechkin Scored it 894. Target of his career in a 5-3 win over Chicago Blackhawks to tie Gretzky’s record. The goal came in the first few minutes of the third period of a capitals.
FBI Director Kash Patel, left, spoke with former NHL player Wayne Gretzky, Center and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on the right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game between Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Teammates poured on the ice to surround Ovechkin.
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On the stands, patel and Gretzky celebrated.
“Congratulations to the big one wayne Gretzky and huge props for #8 @ovi8,” Patel said in a post on X. He shared a photo inside the dressing room shaking Ovechkin’s hand. “The biggest game on Earth is honored to be with them on this record bonding evening … 894 goals #Legends @nhl.”
Ovechkin is a goal away from passing Gretzky – an opportunity he had Friday night but refused to take.
Alex Ovechkin does not let Wayne Gretzky’s NHL target record at all times
The FBI Director is Kash Patel, Left, Tallking with former NHL player Wayne Gretzky, on the right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game between Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, Friday April 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
“He wants to break the record with a goalkeeper in the crisis that I value,” said head coach Spencer Carbery. “He told me that on the bench and I just wanted to confirm he wouldn’t go out. And it’s hard for us as coaches because I just wanted to secure myself in that moment: Hat trick, at home. And he wouldn’t go out and score on an empty net to break the record.”
He added, “We have six games left and he will break the record and have the moment he shoots the puck past a goalkeeper.”
Washington Capitals left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating after scoring a goal against Chicago Blackhawks in the third period at the Capital One Arena. The goal is the 894th of his career tying Wayne Gretzky for all time most goals scored in the NHL. (GEOFF BURKE-FORIVED PICTURES)
Ovechkin’s next option comes on Sunday against New York Islanders at UBS Arena.
