The Russian attackerWashington » Alexander Ovechkin said it was necessary to get the result of the first game of the NHL playoff series with “New York Rangers “
Washington lost to the New York Rangers on Sunday in the first game of the first round of the Stanley Cup with a score of 1:4.
Alexander Ovechkin did not make a single shot on the goal of Russian goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin and did not score any effective actions. Ovechkin spent 19 minutes 36 seconds on the ice with a utility rating of -1.
— We got through the first period well. In the second half they made a few mistakes, they scored some goals, but we all understand that this is a playoff game. Everyone has to play a lot better. We need to forget about this game and move on,” Ovechkin said, as quoted by the NHL’s official website.
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Source : MatchTV

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