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Alexander Ovechkin's record breaking ceremony sparks outrage among fans
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Washington Capitals legend Alexander Ovechkin is just three goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record, and the incredible milestone seems inevitable this season. That said, the NHL is currently in the process of organizing the ceremony to celebrate "The Great Eight", and new reports indicate that the tribute will be limited to seven minutes.
Alexander Ovechkin sent shockwaves through the league after notching his 892nd career goal last night against the Carolina Hurricanes.
While the team didn't get the results they had hoped for, Ovechkin inching one step closer to making history softened the blow.
Now, the Washington Capitals turn their attention to Friday's matchup against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks, and Alexander Ovechkin is a hat-trick away from shattering the record.
Alexander Ovechkin's ceremony will be limited to just 7 minutes
The on-ice ceremony to celebrate Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history will be limited to 7 minutes.
According to sources, a well-deserved tribute is in the works -- however, it will kept brief.
The NHL has confirmed that Alexander Ovechkin's tribute will be limited to just seven minutes -- sparking outrage among fans who believe he deserves a much longer recognition.
Wayne Gretzky admitted that he plans on being the first one to shake Ovechkin's hand when the record falls, but it seems like the handshake will be a short one.
Seven minutes seems like an odd number to me -- why not just make it 8 minutes? Seems fitting for Ovechkin, right?
More details to follow.
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