The hockey world just got a front-row seat to history, and it wasn’t just another regular-season night—it was the night Alex Ovechkin rewrote the NHL record books. With a thunderbolt of a shot, the Washington Capitals’ fearless captain lit the lamp for the 895th time, officially shattering Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. It happened against the New York Islanders, in true poetic fashion—Ovi connected with longtime running mate Tom Wilson, zipped one past fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin, and boom, the record was his. The place went wild. Fans were roaring “Ovi! Ovi!” from every corner of the arena, and he hit the ice in celebration like a kid living out his dream.
Teammates swarmed him, staff got misty-eyed, and the crowd knew they were witnessing a moment carved straight into hockey’s soul. But while the fans brought the fire, and the Capitals gave him his flowers, there was a strange chill coming from the players’ side of the bench—some eerie silence from across the league. Now, one NHL insider is stepping in and calling it out loud and clear—asking why one of the sport’s most iconic legends isn’t being showered with the recognition he’s earned ten times over.
Jason Gregor—aka the voice behind The Jason Gregor Show and co-host of the Daily Faceoff podcast—wasn’t about to let the silence slide. He popped off on X and didn’t hold back when it came to NHL players staying way too quiet after Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking magic. “What a fail by NHL players. Very few social media posts from stars mentioning Ovechkin’s record. It was one of the greatest accomplishments in NHL history yet crickets from NHLPA.”
The post continued, “NBA and NFL players show fans they love their sport as much as fans do and are often congratulating/commenting on social media about great plays, but almost nothing from NHLers on this record. Happens far too often in playoffs as well. They want their game to grow, they need to understand their part in it.” Gregor’s message was loud, clear, and low-key savage—if hockey wants to shine like the other big leagues, it’s gonna take more than just goals and saves.
What a fail by NHL players. Very few social media posts from stars mentioning Ovechkin's record. It was one of the greatest accomplishments in NHL history yet crickets from NHLPA.
NBA and NFL players show fans they love their sport as much as fans do and are often…— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) April 7, 2025
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