Washington Times · May 28, 2018
Ovechkin closer than ever to quieting critics
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, skates during NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin is having fun, scoring goals, leading the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final and destroying the bad rep some ...H
ere’s a sample of what was said about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin after last season’s second-round loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins:
“He just doesn’t have that body language that says, ‘I’m taking over.’ Normally he’s like an assassin.” — an anonymous coach to ESPN.
“He tries hard, I just don’t think he’s a heady enough hockey player to get it done in key moments.” — NBC analyst Mike Milbury.