Following the conclusion of the NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings, which finished with a score of 3-1, the visiting captain, Alexander Ovechkin, requested that his teammates remain on the ice surface. This request was made so he could personally bid farewell to the home team’s forward, Anze Kopitar, who had announced his retirement from professional hockey at the end of this season.
The Russian forward offered congratulations to the Slovenian veteran for a remarkable career.
Anze Kopitar, aged 38, currently sits in 39th place on the all-time scoring list for NHL regular seasons. His career statistics encompass 1,292 points, compiled from 445 goals and 847 assists.
The Slovenian player holds the distinction of being the first person from his nation to compete in the NHL. Furthermore, he is the inaugural Slovenian to be granted the honor of captaining a league team and hoisting the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup.
Alexander Ovechkin, who is 40 years old, is recognized as the leading goal-scorer in the history of NHL regular season play.
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