Desire to Team Up: Mostovoi Hopes to Join Forces with Ovechkin
Wanna team up with the Great EightFormer Russian national football player Alexander Mostovoy shared with TASS that he'd relish the opportunity to hit the ice with Alexander Ovechkin if the NHL star decides to grace Russian soil this summer. Mostovoy, who's dabbled in amateur hockey for years, boasts a well-connected network within the hockey community, often skating alongside legends of the sport.
Mostovoy highlighted that playing alongside Ovechkin, even in a casual friendly match, would be a dream come true for him.
Ovechkin's exploits on the ice continue to rewrite record books in the NHL. Early April saw him surpassing Wayne Gretzky's mark for goals in regular seasons.
👇 Bonus Reads:
- Vasilevskiy endured the least successful playoff game in NHL history by save percentage
- Bobrovsky surpassed Rinne and moved into the top 5 European goalies with NHL playoff wins
- Tretiak weighs in on why Russian goalies have gained international acclaim
🏒 What if they played together?While there's no concrete evidence of Mostovoy and Ovechkin sharing the ice in professional or official games, the notion of such a crossover has piqued the imagination. Historical context offers some insight:
- Alexander Mostovoy enjoyed a stint as a soccer midfielder (1980s-2000s), representing Celta Vigo and the Russian national team.
- Alexander Ovechkin is currently an NHL sensation for the Washington Capitals.
Reported interactions between the duo have been limited to Mostovoy expressing interest in playing hockey with Ovechkin, but no confirmed events have surfaced as of yet. Given Mostovoy's retirement from soccer in 2004 and Ovechkin's NHL debut in 2005, the window for peak-career interactions may have been narrow.
If Alexander Mostovoy were to lace up his skates and step onto the ice, partnering with the Great Eight could present an exciting opportunity, given their shared Russian roots and mutual love for sports. The percentage of goals Ovechkin has scored in his NHL career is a testament to his exceptional talent, surpassing legends like Wayne Gretzky. Although there's no record of Mostovoy and Ovechkin playing together in an official capacity, the idea evokes intrigue – a potential crossover that highlights their prowess in football and hockey respectively. Despite the limited interactions between them, their shared passion for sports and the historic context suggests a unique match-up waiting to happen.
