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In a heartfelt scene that encapsulates the reverence of hockey history, the Edmonton Oilers offered Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin the unique opportunity to don some of Wayne Gretzky’s iconic gear.

After wrapping up practice at Rogers Place, Ovechkin took a trip down memory lane with the Oilers’ relics.

Social media photos capture the Russian forward trying on Gretzky’s vintage glove and stick, as well as one of his jerseys, understood to be among the first he wore as a member of the Oilers.

These precious artifacts, displayed on the concourse at Rogers Place, highlight the deep heritage of the Oilers—a gesture not lost on one of hockey’s greatest competitors.

This significant moment aligns closely with a monumental phase in Ovechkin’s career as he edges ever closer to shattering Gretzky’s once-seemingly-unbreakable record.

With just 20 goals separating him from becoming the NHL’s all-time top scorer, the t