Sorokin and Ovechkin have already met, the most famous in the NHL 2023 star match in Sunrise, Florida. Not only were they teammates from the metropolitan division, but Sorokin also helped Ovechkin’s son, Ilya, who was on the ice during the skills of the All-Stars to bring Bank Arena.
“A good guy, a good family and a great moment for him,” said Sorokin.
On Sunday, it was the first time that Ovechkin has marked against the Icelanders goalkeeper, being failed in three previous games on four shots on goal.
“Before the match, me and (Dylan Strome) spoke, I never scored against him,” said Ovechkin. “I think we only played two games, but it’s a kind of historic moment, a Russian partition against Russian and establish the record, so it’s pretty cool.
“He’s such a big child and my children love him, so it’s a great moment. It’s a great day for hockey and it’s cool.”
With UBS Arena filled with fans – many carrying capital equipment – in the hope of attending the story, Sorokin admitted having felt some pressure before the game.
“I feel today a small part of the pressure of what OVI feels every day,” said Sorokin. “So it’s crazy pressure.”
He said he even closed his phone on Saturday because he had received a bunch of calls and messages on the game.
“Because yesterday was crazy,” said Sorokin. “(The people I have not spoken) for 1-2 years were like,” Oh, good luck tomorrow. “”
As for the goal itself, Sorokin said that he had never seen him and that he had been caught by surprise at the place where he exceeded him, even if it came from the usual place of Ovechkin from the circle of the left game. In fact, 393 of its 895 goals (43.9%) came from the left circle or above, but it was a little different.
“I haven’t seen) shot because three players (ahead of me),” said Sorokin. “Usually he shoots on the left side, but I don’t know why he pulled today on the short side.”
