Alex loves playing under the bright lights of NYC and he loves playing in front of the loud crowd at Madison Square Garden.
My belief is that he will want to play tonight and if he does, it will provide us with a terrific morale and performance boost. He has been out for 17 days. It will be fun to see him hit the ice and basically inhale everything around him. He will be focused and ready to go. He loves the game and his teammates so much!
Read Mike Vogel’s article. We feel so blessed to read where the two-time defending MVP of the NHL says - in regards to new line changes and schemas because of injuries on our team - ”I don’t care where I play. If the team needs me down low, I am going down low.”
That kind of team-oriented attitude and selflessness is what separates Alex from many other great players. He is all about team. He is coachable still. He respects the game. He is a winner.
I hope to say tonight, “Welcome back Alex! We missed you. Go have some fun out there. Go Caps!”
Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Hockey, Madison Square Garden, NHL, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Would be great to see him out there tonight!
He’s to be admired for both is talent and attitude. You don’t find many great players in any sport with his “do it for the team” mentality. It’s fantastic.
Teddy,
What was I thinking?? I should be at MSG. OVIE’S back!!!!!!!!! ROCK the RED. Lets Go Caps!