Plyushchev said that Ovechkin was not the only one to blame for the Capitals’ elimination from the NHL playoffs.
Former head coach of the Russian national team Vladimir Plyushchev assessed the degree of guilt of Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin in the team’s departure from the playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL). This is reported by Metaratings.
The specialist reminded that hockey is a team game. “No matter how bright a leader is, not everything always depends on him. Yes, Ovechkin took the blame for Washington’s elimination, but I don’t think the blame lies solely with him,” the coach said.
Plyushchev added that Washington had a very serious rival in the New York Rangers. “I have no doubt that they will compete for the Stanley Cup,” he said.
Earlier on April 29, Washington suffered its fourth defeat in the first round of the NHL playoffs from the New York Rangers (2:4). Ovechkin was not effective in the knockout matches.
Source: Lenta
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