“I think it has to do with psychology. He’s playing well, he’s shooting on goal, but the puck isn’t coming yet. But I’m sure he’ll find a way to correct the situation, and as soon as he will interrupt the streak, he will start scoring regularly again. This happens to everyone. The less attention journalists pay to it, the sooner he will score. I wish him to quickly get rid of all unnecessary thoughts and start scoring. Will catch up -he Gretzky? I’m sure of it, “Mikhailov noted in a conversation with TASS.
This season, the 38-year-old Russian hockey player scored 16 (5+11) points in 25 NHL regular season games. During his career in the league, Ovechkin scored 827 goals, which is the second best number in NHL history. The Washington team is seventh in the Eastern Conference with 31 points.
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Source: Sport
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