Russian forward of the National Hockey League (NHL) club Evgeny Kuznetsov said in an interview: “Sports Express” about the nuances of communication with team captain Alexander Ovechkin.
“We have a very good and open relationship with Ovechkin, we have no hard feelings. During the match he can “push” and so can I. This is the whole essence of partnership – when you can say everything directly and clearly: “Come on, get together, wake up!”
I can tell Ovechkin that and that’s okay. So we have a lot of positive things, because we are always honest and open with each other, we never cheat. Sometimes you can use profanity. We are Russian people, and when someone tells you something without swearing, it is not so clear, ha ha! And when he swears, he reaches the goal faster,” said the hockey player.
On the night of December 5, Moscow time, Washington lost to the Arizona Coyotes (0:6). Kuznetsov missed the meeting.
Washington is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 26 points. Arizona sits in seventh place in the Western Conference standings with 28 points.
In the next match, the capital will play against Dallas Stars. The match will be played on December 8. The first match will take place at 4:00 Moscow time.
Formerly Canadian journalist statedThat it could tarnish Ovechkin’s legacy.