When couples take wedding photos, they often prioritize capturing moments of just the two of them. However, if a notable figure like an NHL legend appears, it becomes a unique photo opportunity. This rare event occurred for a couple in Russia when Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, unexpectedly joined their wedding photos.

Ovechkin encountered the couple while he was at a hotel in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He had been in his home country for the offseason and participated in a charity match called the Match of the Year, which featured several well-known NHL and KHL players. During his stay in the city, he happened upon the wedding photoshoot as he was descending a staircase.

The video capturing this moment starts with the blade of Ovechkin’s hockey stick entering the frame, creating a surprising yet memorable addition to the couple’s big day. Ovechkin, known for always having a hockey stick in hand, exemplifies the casual yet unexpected nature of this encounter.

Ahead of the new season, Ovechkin will return to the U.S. for the Washington Capitals’ training camp. He is coming off a 64-point season and played in all 82 games last year. Although some previously speculated that last season might be his final year in the NHL, Ovechkin committed to another season with a new one-year contract with the Capitals.

Despite missing the playoffs, the Capitals have strengthened their roster during the summer by acquiring several key players. These include forwards Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, and Boone Jenner, who are expected to bolster the team’s lineup in the upcoming season.