Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Before Alex Ovechkin would ultimately hoist the Stanley Cup he made his playoff debut 10 years prior unleashing a new era for the Washington Capitals. The date was April 11, 2008 and after rallying from the bottom of the Southeast Division to the top, the Capitals earned a trip to the playoffs and home ice advantage in the first round against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Caps took an early 1-0 lead at 3:16 from the unlikeliest of players. Donald Brashear, who’s more known for his enforcer type role was there at the right place at the right time rebounding in a shot by Matt Bradley.