The Russian attackerWashington » Alexander Ovechkin believes the Capitals still have a real chance of qualifying for the NHL playoffs.
Washington lost at home to Pittsburgh with a score of 1:4. Ovechkin scored his 27th goal this season in the third period. Washington has 82 points after 75 matches. After the victory over Columbus (4:2), the New York Islanders collected 83 points based on the results of 76 meetings. The Islanders ousted the Capitals from the playoff zone.
– Yes, we are still in the game, we are still fighting for a place in the playoffs. We just have to keep fighting, you know? That’s it,” Ovechkin said, as quoted by TheHockeyNews reporter Sammy Silber.
Washington has 7 games left before the end of the regular season.
Source : MatchTV
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