Ten years later, Ovechkin said his transformation is “night and day.”“In the six years I’ve been here, he’s really evolved in that respect,” Capitals Coach Todd Reirden said. “I think it’s been great to watch his evolution as a leader,” Reirden said. AD“Lots of people said, ‘This organization and this guy are never going to win,’ ” Ovechkin said. We did it, and I was the first [Russian] captain to win it and raise it.”Since being named captain in 2010, Ovechkin has led the Capitals to a 466-231-90 record, which is the most wins and points (1,022) in the NHL during that span. Additionally, Ovechkin has recorded the most goals (437), most power-play goals (171), most shots (3,463) and third-most points (781).

Source: Washington Post January 04, 2020 20:03 UTC