ARLINGTON, Va. -- Last season, Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky to become the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. A few weeks ago during training camp, he reached another historic milestone: The Washington Capitals captain turned 40.
"Nothing's changed. Just a different number," Ovechkin said.
Someone asked Tom Wilson if his linemate had informed him about what 40 feels like.
"I told them that I didn't need to ask, because I will not be playing hockey when I'm 40," Wilson said with a laugh. "It's so impressive.