Ovechkin's Last Dance: A Goalie's Perspective

0:00On April 8th, Alex Ovechkin is wrapping up his contract year with the Washington capitals and he's not rushing any retirement talk, he plans to chat with family first before deciding his next move. Former NHL goalie Devon Dubnick, a two-time basina finalist, just dropped his scouting report on facing the Great 8 and it wasn't pretty for him. Ovechkin lit him up for 12 goals in just 9 games, putting Dubnick 10th on the all-time list of goalies who've given up the most to him. That rate stands out because Dubnick only saw Ovechkin a handful of times a year out west, unlike Mark Andre Flurry with 28 goals in. 47 games, or Henrik Lunes-Kavist, with 24 and 42. Still, Ovechkin's slingshot wrist shot and that wicked curve made it tough to read. Dubnick called him a presence you feel across the ice, one who gets in your head and owns matchups. Even in their last clash, Ovechkin tipped one late and joked about getting a goal, then signed his stick with a nod to their battles.

1:01With 31 goals this season and four regular season games left, Ovechkin's proving he's got plenty left, leaving everyone wondering if this. Chapter closes or keeps turning pages. You've been listening to NHL News today, AI-powered team coverage.