Alex Ovechkin scored 'The Goal' in front of Wayne Gretzky 18 years ago today

On January 16th, 2006, Alex Ovechkin scored what is considered to arguably be the greatest goal in NHL history. While falling and twirling around on his back, Ovi sent a “simply sensational” shot past Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Brian Boucher's outstretched stick. The goal happened in front of Wayne Gretzky, who was the Coyotes coach at…

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