Ovechkin Unfazed by Young Forwards Chasing His Spot
Ovechkin says pressure from Capitals prospects fuels his motivation heading into his 22nd NHL season, as his goal record chase continues.
Alexander Ovechkin says the wave of young forwards pushing for his spot in Washington's line-up has done nothing but sharpen his appetite for the game heading into his 22nd NHL season.
Ovechkin made the remarks in an interview with Vyacheslav Fetisov, describing the pressure from emerging players as part of the job rather than a threat to it. Plenty of prospects have arrived tipped as certain stars, he said, only to fade once the games start.
If that hunger holds, the record chase and the roster battle behind him look set to run in parallel for the rest of the season.
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