In terms of the number of matches in the NHL playoffs, Ovechkin is tied with Torpedo head coach Igor Larionov. Ovechkin is ranked fifth among Russians in NHL playoff appearances.
The Rangers beat Washington again and took a 3-0 lead in the playoff series.
The record holder in this list is Sergei Fedorov, who played 183 matches. Next come Evgeni Malkin (177), Sergei Zubov (164) and Pavel Datsyuk (157).
The Rangers lead the series 3-0.
Source: Sport
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