"Russian Tennis Player Praises Ovechkin's Achievement"
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Hailing from Russia, tennis sensation Veronica Kudermetova—ranked 52nd in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA)—revealed on BB Tennis in VK Video her fascination with the pursuit of the NHL's scoring record by fellow countryman, Alexander Ovechkin.
"It was heartwarming to see the support from his family—mom, wife, and kids. His speech saying 'we, the Russians, did this' was inspiring. It's amazing to witness such iconic personalities from our homeland," Kudermetova shared her thoughts.
In an exciting turn of events on April 18, the Washington Capitals went head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but fell short with a 2-5 defeat. However, in a silver lining, Ovechkin managed to score his 44th goal of the season, setting a new record with a total of 897 regular-season goals. This triumph outdid the previous mark held by Wayne Gretzky of 894.
Gearing up for the next challenge, the Capitals clinched a victory against the Montreal Canadiens on April 30, securing a 4-0 win in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup First Round. This triumph sent them soaring into the next stage, where they'll face off against the yet-to-be-determined Carolina Hurricanes*.
The Capitals had previously sung praises for Ovechkin's exemplary performance.
*Note: It's the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, and the Capitals have successfully advanced past their first-round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens (4-1 series win). They'll face the winner of another series from the Eastern Conference's remaining action in the second round.
- Veronica Kudermetova, a Russian tennis star ranked 52nd by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), expressed admiration for Alexander Ovechkin's pursuit of the NHL's scoring record.
- In a landscape of cultural icons, both Kudermetova and Ovechkin, hailing from Russia, have captured the nation's attention.
- Despite the Washington Capitals' 2-5 defeat against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 18, Ovechkin still managed to set a new NHL regular-season goal record, surpassing the previous mark of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
- In the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Capitals found victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the First Round, securing a 4-0 win and advancing to face the yet-to-be-determined Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.
- The Capitals have commended Ovechkin's remarkable performances on the ice, closely following and appreciating his unparalleled hockey achievements.
