Alex Ovechkin, the Greatest Of All Time, sets the tone, and the Washington Capitals boys follow it

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 13, 2025, 01:33 IST

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Alex Ovechkin led the Washington Capitals to a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes, bringing their record to an impressive 50-19-9. Ovechkin emphasized his role in setting the tone for the team as they prepare to face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. Before joining the Capitals, Ovechkin played for FC Dynamo Moscow, expressing his love for both teams.

Alex Ovechkin, the Greatest Of All Time, sets the tone, and the Washington Capitals boys follow it

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“This is the time of year when you have to prepare yourself for big games, so, yeah, I try to set the tone, and I think the boys follow it, so it’s good.�?shared Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin at the post-win conference with NHL.com. The Washington Capitals marked their thrilling stance by winning against the Carolina Hurricanes with a riveting score of 5-4 on April 11, 2025.
The Alex Ovechkin-led team now boasts 50 wins, 19 losses, and 9 overtime losses. Today, the Washington Capitals will face the Columbus Blue Jackets at 10 pm ET. Will the team follow Alex Ovechkin’s lead? Or will it not? Only time will tell. For now, let’s celebrate the G.O.A.T! Let's celebrate the leader who sets the tone for the Washington Capitals boys.

Alex Ovechkin receives a goat for being the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer

“When did you first kinda start thinking - okay, it’s within reach, I can do this?�?asked NHL Insider for the Sportsnet, Tarik El Bashir, at the GR8 City Celebration at Capital One Arena, addressing Alex Ovechkin about chasing Wayne Gretzky�?/span>s 894 career NHL goals record.
“I think when I have, like, five or six goals,�?replied Alex Ovechkin.
Alex Ovechkin receives an actual goat for being the G.O.A.T. Greatest Of All Time. An off-white, cute, little, furry baby goat was gifted to Alex Ovechkin. The goat was gifted to 39 YO Alex Ovechkin on the stage by 37 YO Swedish professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals, Nicklas Backstrom.
Backstrom said, “We now present to you the goat,�?before gifting the goat to Alex Ovechkin. Official X account of Washington Capitals called Nicklas-Backstrom-gifting-Alex-Ovechkin-a-goat moment, “of course it�?/span>s nicky with the assist.�?
Alex Ovechkin then poses with the baby goat, and the official X account of the Capitals called that moment - “goat²�? meaning - two goats in one frame! The goat goat. And The Greatest Of All Time - Alex Ovechkin!

“It’s only one love, I love Dynamo, and I love Capitals,�?shared Alex Ovechkin at the GR8 City Celebration

Alex Ovechkin has played for only two hockey teams till now. One is the Washington Capitals, as you all know. The other is his former team, FC Dynamo Moscow, from the Russian Premier League (RPL). Ovechkin started his professional career by playing for Dynamo Moscow in 2001.
For four seasons, Ovechkin was with the Dynamo Moscow. And in 2004, Alex Ovechkin was drafted by the Washington Capitals. Talking about his former team, Ovechkin shared at the GR8 City Celebration, “If you love, you love, you know? It’s only one love. I love Dynamo, and I love Capitals.�?br/>Also Read: “He’s the best player in the world for a reason,�?Corey Perry on Connor McDavid | NHL News - The Times of India

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