Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin explained why, despite his injury, he decided to play with the New Jersey Devils in the final game of the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season. Transmits words The Russian Machine Will Never Break.
“I skated a few days ago, I feel good, I’m playing. The morning before the game, I decided I wanted to be in the squad. To be honest, I don’t want to miss a single game.
We were just trying to have fun, to play for each other. In this case, you try to have as much fun as possible and prepare for the next season, ”said Ovechkin.
The match took place on the night of April 14, Moscow time, and ended with the Capitals losing in overtime (4:5). Ovechkin had an assist.
The defeat placed eighth in the Capitals’ last nine games. The team will not play in the playoffs of the tournament.
Ovechkin has appeared in 73 league games this season, scoring 42 goals and providing 33 assists.
formerly Ovechkin declaration about the lack of motivation among Washington players who missed the playoffs.