This season, the Russian hockey player played two consecutive games without ever reaching the opposing target. During his career in the regular NHL championships, he experienced 19 such cases.
“There is a first time for everything. As a player you are always looking for shots, to create chances for your teammates and yourself, to score goals, but like I said, there is a first time for everything.
We had a great pre-season training camp and we felt good. However, when the season started, it became clear that something was missing. And that’s why I feel responsible for the team,” Ovechkin commented.
- Kamensky spoke about Ovechkin’s unsuccessful performance at the start of the season
Source: Sport
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