Former forward of the Kontinental Hockey League clubs Evgeny Artyukhin weighed in on the Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin and his goalless start to the new NHL season. Speaking to RB Sports, Artyukhin offered a measured take on the situation, steering away from alarm and emphasizing patience. He noted that the hockey world often treats early stretch runs as tests of character, but he believes this is simply a temporary lull that will soon give way to the familiar scoring bursts fans expect from Ovechkin. The veteran forward underscored that while goals are always welcomed, a dry spell at the outset of a campaign does not define a season, nor does it diminish the player’s proven ability to change games with a single shot or playmaking moment. The sentiment centers on confidence and resilience rather than crisis, which resonates with analysts who have watched Ovechkin rebound from early season droughts in the past and still finish with impressive seasonal totals.
