Traktor goalie Fucale: “Ovechkin’s shots aren’t as scary as they seem”

Canadian goalkeeper “Tractors” Zach Fucale I remembered the throws of the ex-teammate, captain “Washington” Alexandra Ovechkina .

Fucale played for the Washington Capitals from 2021 to 2023.

— You played with Alexander Ovechkin. When you were training with the Capitals, did you feel the full power of Ovechkin’s shots?

— Of course, during the few years that I spent in the Capitals system, I had the opportunity to train with the main team. Ovechkin’s shots are one of them. A great experience for me as a goalkeeper. Playing your first NHL game alongside such a player is very cool. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity.

— From the outside, Ovechkin’s throw looks scary.

– Not as scary as it seems. It’s fun, it’s part of my job. For me, it’s seen more as a challenge. Goalkeepers must be prepared for the possibility of scoring, it is inevitable. There are many good players all over the world who can score for you. It’s part of the job, when good shots come your way, some end up behind your back. Ovechkin’s shots are difficult to make, but I managed to hit them. He doesn’t care who is in front of him, he will look for an opportunity to score against you. But if you’re in a good position, the puck will hit you.

— Will Ovechkin beat Gretzky’s record? How soon will this happen?

“It seems to me it’s only a matter of time before he breaks that record.” It’s great to see him get there, getting closer and closer to a number no one has ever come this close to. I don’t think he’ll stop until he does. I don’t know how long it will take him, but it will definitely happen,” Fucale said, as quoted by Sport24.

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