NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday after the incoming president teased "The Great One" as the next Canadian leader.

At Rogers Place on Monday, Ovechkin had the opportunity to see some of Gretzky’s game-worn gear on display in the Oilers Hall of Fame Room. Ovechkin picked up Gretzky’s gloves, stick and one of his jerseys.

Wayne Gretzky was in attendance for US President Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, DC, earlier today.

NHL Hall of Famer and Trump family friend Wayne Gretzky and his wife, Janet, were among the attendees inside the rotunda at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The event was moved inside due to extreme cold.

A number of Canadian political and business heavyweights were in Washington Monday with many appearing at an inauguration event at the Canadian Embassy.

President-elect Trump, in an apparent quest for Canada to become the "51st state," said he asked Wayne Gretzky if he wanted to be its "governor" in place of Justin Trudeau.

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky ’s daughter Paulina and LIV golfer Dustin Johnson share two sons, Tatum and River. On Saturday, Tatum celebrated his 10th birthday with a special birthday party that also included an outdoor hibachi session.

Ovechkin did not score in the Capitals' 4–1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. However, he moved within 21 goals of passing Gretzky with No. 874 in his career after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The goal was his 21st this season.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record

The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.

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