Ovechkin's "Hot Stick" Game (3/19/2009)

March 19, 2009 - Entering his 70th game of the season, Alex Ovechkin sought to become just the third player to ever score 50 goals in 3 of their first 4 seasons. The Capitals faced off with the 29th-place Tampa Bay Lightning, and it didn't take long for the Great 8 to find the back of the net. Less than 8 minutes into the game during 4-on-4 action, Ovechkin took a pass from Nicklas Backstrom and skated up the right wing, unleashing a wrist shot from the top of the right circle that beat Mike McKenna clean. In celebration, Ovechkin put his stick on the ice and pretended to warm his hands over the "hot stick". The infamous celebration quickly drew the ire of some hockey commentators, most famously Don Cherry. Adding 2 assists later in the game, the performance would become one of his most notable from his 2nd-straight MVP season.
- 1st Period -
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Nice move and counter hit
0:30 - Goal, 50th of season and "hot stick" celebration
2:08 - Intermission interview
- 3rd Period -
3:45 - Assist #1, Mike Green goal
4:37 - Breakaway chance
4:51 - Assist #2, Michael Nylander goal
5:57 - Ovechkam
6:28 - Final buzzer.
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[@Capitalsforlife]

I remember growing up with watching the caps on Comcast sportsnet. From the scoreboard to the music pure nostalgia.

[@HeathertheOvechkinfan]

This is awesome! I love Ovi's goals and celebrations!

[@user-mp1gg7qj4e]

Whata Power and Speed in his prime!!!!

[@alekseyfareast3609]

that was a great time

[@Rezisorss]

This was one of the best cellys in NHL

[@alekseyfareast3609]

"...Alex Ovechkin. The greatest player in the world" (c) Remember these words

[@user-kp7cl5le2x]

Thank you for this🙏

[@jumbojack4040]

Love your uploads got any others in the works?

[@everyovechkingoal5208]

A few more videos I hope to have out soon. Haven't had the time for editing for the past few months but should have enough time coming up to get some more game highlights out.