“Unbelievable Twist: How Alexander Ovechkin’s Miracle Goal Defied All Odds and Captivated Fans Worldwide”
“When he came into the league, there were some rule changes, and there was a lot of focus on offense,” recalls former Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher. “The era that I played in before him was big, physical, not-much-room type of hockey, and now you get this freewheeling game.”
The new NHL rewarded players who combined both speed and strength … almost as if it was made for someone like Ovechkin, who came into the league at 6-foot-2 and 212 pounds. (He’s now listed at 6-3, 238.) “He could skate and shoot, he could get inside, but he also had the ability to score from outside with a shot, and shoot right through defenders,” Boucher recalls. “You could see right from the first drop of the puck that this guy was a real talented player, and that as a goalie you’re going to have to be ready for him.”
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