When Alex Ovechkin smashed through the record books with his 895th career goal, chaos erupted on the ice as Washington Capitals players surged from the bench to celebrate their superstar. However, one player stood out, not joining the frenzy right away—Martin Fehervary.

In stunning footage of the moment, the 25-year-old Slovakian defenseman was seen casually walking towards the bench exit alongside teammate Trevor van Riemsdyk. But wait—Fehervary hit pause, turned back to grab his helmet, and eventually made his way into the celebratory heap.

So, what caused this delay? Turns out, Fehervary was nursing a serious injury. In a Capitals social media clip, he admitted, "Well, I was bleeding, my nose was almost broken. So, I was taking care of my nose, but I was super excited."

Just moments before Ovechkin's historic goal, Fehervary sustained a painful smack to the face during a game against the Boston Bruins. The injury flared up again during a clash with the New York Islanders, leaving his nose battered and bloody.

This season, the resilient defenseman has endured a laundry list of facial injuries, from cuts and bruises to a chipped tooth. Despite these challenges, Fehervary has made it onto the ice for all 77 games the Capitals have played this season, making him one of only nine players to achieve this remarkable feat.

So yes, he may have been the last to dive into the scrum of celebration, but with a nose that’s taken such a beating, it’s clear Fehervary had more than one good reason to take his time.