Hockey
Washington head coach Karberi: “Never should I underestimate Ovechkin”
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Karberi said that Russian striker Alexander Ovechkin continues to surprise him in the NHL matches, despite his age.
The NHL Ovechkin record holder, who scored 897 goals in regular championships, will celebrate the 40th anniversary in September. His contract with Washington expires at the end of the season – 2025/26.
– You should never underestimate Alexander Ovechkin and you should never think that you can definitely predict his possibilities! This is what I continue to study again and again.
I do not see any changes in his motivation, in his determination to score goals, in his thirst for victories. All this will not change only because he broke the Gretzki record. He still smiles during the matches and is looking for a puck to score a goal and win, ”the NHL press service quotes Karberi.
In the Stanley -2025 Cup, Washington dropped out in the second round, losing to Carolina (1: 4 in matches). NHL -2025/26 regular season starts on October 7.
Source: Sportbox
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