Official: it's over for Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals
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Disappointment Strikes as Capitals Exit Playoffs: Ovechkin's Future Uncertain, it's over for Washington
It was a somber night for Washington Capitals fans as their team was eliminated from the 2024 NHL playoffs following a loss to the New York Rangers.
In a tough 4-2 loss, the Capitals watched their playoff dreams crumble, with the Rangers sealing a commanding 4-0 series victory.
''Did we just watch Alex Ovechkin's last playoff game?''
Said Arpon Basu
Alex Ovechkin expressed deep disappointment in himself and his teammates.
''I didn't play well, so it sucks that we got swept. I'm proud of this group. We've gone through a lot of injuries, the trade deadline, but we stuck together and showed character. The experience the guys have gained will help.''
Said
Alexander OvechkinOvechkin found himself benched more than 4th line grinders during the crucial elimination game, playing only 8 minutes and 38 seconds over two periods.
Questions now arise about whether this may have been his last playoff appearance. For the first time in his remarkable 19-season career, Ovechkin failed to tally up a single point in a playoff series, a disappointing milestone for the star player.
Ovechkin remains within reach of the all-time NHL goal-scoring record, with 853 career goals to his name, he looks to catch Wayne Gretzky and his 894 goal recorded, just 41 goals away.
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AVRIL 29 | 287 ANSWERS Official: it's over for Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals Will Ovechkin catch Gretzky's goal record? |
Yes | 111 | 38.7 % |
NO | 176 | 61.3 % |
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