Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin explains why he has produced great results at the age of 37. Transmits words NBC Sports.
“I always say I want to enjoy hockey and I’m not going to lie to myself, the game, and especially the fans. If you don’t have a twinkle in your eye, it’s bad for you, your organization and your team. Yes, I like hockey, I see how much my teammates enjoy playing with me” said Ovechkin.
The Russian left the capital’s team on February 14. Health problems of a close relative were called as version. On February 15, he learned about the death of Ovechkin’s 71-year-old father, Mikhail Viktorovich. He was buried at the Dolgoprudnensky cemetery.
The Russian has missed the Capitals’ last three NHL games due to a trip to Russia. Without the Russian, the team lost twice to Carolina and once to Florida.
Washington’s next meeting will be against Detroit on February 22.
The 37-year-old Russian player has recorded 32 goals and 22 assists in 54 games this season. Ovechkin has scored 812 goals in his NHL career and is second on the all-time top scorer list.
In early February, Ovechkin and his son attended the NHL All-Star Game.
Previously recognizedHe said Ovechkin could return to Washington on February 24.