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Ovechkin could make hockey history. Could it thaw tensions with Russia?

Name: Ovechkin could make hockey history. Could it thaw tensions with Russia?
Uploaded: 2025-04-04T00:34:05.000Z
Duration: 4 min 37 s
Description: Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is a few goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch explores how a Canadian losing the throne could thaw tensions and return Russia to hockey’s world stage.

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is a few goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch explores how a Canadian losing the throne could thaw tensions and return Russia to hockey’s world stage.