Fansided · May 21, 2019
Washington Capitals Report Card: Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin has been the face of the Washington Capitals in his entire career. In 2018-19, fresh off of winning their first Stanley Cup, Ovechkin didn’t slow down.
Even though Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals just won their first Stanley Cup, their team captain showed throughout the season just how badly the team wanted to win another one.
The shortened offseason was no challenge for the 33-year old. Fresh off a 49-goal season, Ovechkin outdid himself in 2018-19. Ovechkin finished the regular season with 51-goals, leading the NHL in goals for the second season in a row.