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Alexander Ovechkin shares heartfelt moment after receiving special gift from Sidney Crosby
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The Washington Capitals are suffering the aftermath of being eliminated from the playoffs, but this season was something to be proud of. Captain Alexander Ovechkin shattered Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record, and Pittsburgh Penguins legends Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin did something incredible to pay tribute to the "Gr8 Eight."
It's no secret that captain Alexander Ovechkin made history this season by becoming the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
This incredible milestone caught the attentions of dozens of "A-list" celebrities, such as: David Beckham, LeBron James, Micheal Phelps, and Joe Rogan - just to name a few.
After breaking the scoring record, the Washington Capitals faced-off against the Pens' for the final regular season showdown, where Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby surprised Ovi with an incredible gift following the game.
Alexander Ovechkin shows off beautiful gift from Sidney Crosby on social media
In this exclusive video shared by Alexander Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals captain gave fans an inside look into the beautiful surprise.
In the video, Ovechkin is seen opening a custom-made box with the engraved message, "Congratulations on 895."
After revealing the gift, he shared congratulatory hugs with Malkin and Crosby - a powerful display of sportsmanship and mutual respect.
In the video, Ovechkin is seen opening a custom-made box with the engraved message, "Congratulations on 895." After revealing the gift, he shared congratulatory hugs with Malkin and Crosby-a powerful display of sportsmanship and mutual respect.
You can see the exclusive video in the link below:
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