Ilya Sorokin allowed only one goal to Alex Ovechkin during a 4-1 victory for the New York Islanders, marking Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th career goal. Following the game, Sorokin generously gifted Ovechkin his goalie stick for future display in a Russian museum. Ovechkin praised Sorokin, calling him a great kid. Sorokin later addressed rumors of a pre-game agreement with Ovechkin regarding the goal, denying any negotiations and reaffirming that the match outcome was crucial for his confidence.
Sorokin made 28 saves and surrendered only one goal, Ovechkin's historic marker, in the New York Islanders' 4-1 victory that day.
Ovechkin's thank you for letting me score comment caught the attention of the Russian podcast, Slippery Ice.
Sorokin: For God's sake. I can't hear them. Who would negotiate in the NHL?!
Ovechkin said, 'It's pretty cool. He's such a great kid, and my kids love him.'
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