Kovalchuk admitted that since the age of 13 he dreamed of playing in the same club with Ovechkin

“Since we were 13 years old,” said Kovalchuk, whose words were quoted on Twitter by American journalist Samantha Pell.

We note that compatriots are not peers. Ovechkin is now 34 years old, and Kovalchuk is 36 years old.

In addition, the newcomer of the “capital” commented on the assumption that in the new team he will probably receive less playing time than before in the “Montreal Canadiens”.

"We will see. It all depends on how I play. If it’s good, then I can become a first-level player, ”added Kovalchuk.

Earlier it was reported that Ovechkin was proud of his friends when he scored the 700th puck in the NHL.