Ovechkin Suspended 2 Games

"Alex Ovechkin's latest on-ice indiscretion netted him a two-game suspension, a sore right knee and a new level of concern from his coach about his "pretty reckless" ways. The league's reigning two-time MVP was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Tuesday for a knee-to-knee hit on defenseman Tim Gleason in the Washington Capitals' 3-2 win Monday night over the Carolina Hurricanes. Ovechkin's first NHL suspension will cost him $98,844.16 in salary. He'll sit out Thursday against Florida and Saturday at Philadelphia, although his sore knee might have kept him out of one of the games anyway.

"I regret that this has happened," Ovechkin said in a statement released by the team. "I'm glad that Tim wasn't injured because I never ever want to see anyone get hurt (CBSSports)."

The NHL had to do this. Ovechkin got away with one of these hits in the playoffs last year, and if they let him go again there would be hell to pay from other players and fans. Ovechkin plays at such a speed that sometimes I wonder if he means to even do this, but in the end it doesn't matter it is illegal for a reason (ended Neely's career) and everyone has to play by the rules. This won't hurt the Capitals much as he was most likely go to sit out one of these games anyways, and the NHL season (like the NBA) is so damn long...

Ovechkin Is A Badass

Alex Ovechkin has been taking a lot of shit for his celebration after scoring his 50th goal of the season. Here is what he had to say to the media...

"It's a big number, I think for everybody. If I get it, why [can't I] celebrate? If you win the lottery -- a million dollars -- you go to the bar and drink a lot," the Washington Capitals star said. "I scored 50 goals and I just celebrated (ESPN)."

Damn right, and he took every question from the media. Listen in almost very sport there is celebrating. God forbid someone in hockey actually acts like a kid who is enjoying himself.

"It's good for the league, it's good for our fans," Ovechkin said. "Some players are just like robots. They score goals and it's like, OK, no emotion, nothing. They basically go, 'OK.' You have to show emotion if you're an emotional guy. Show it. You don't have to think about it if somebody doesn't like it. I don't care about it if somebody [doesn't] like it. I play myself, I enjoy my life, I've enjoyed my whole career. If somebody [doesn't] like it, don't watch my game, don't watch what I'm doing on the ice (ESPN)."

He is 100% right. He is the most exciting player to watch in the NHL. I am glad he is doing this and bringing more attention to the sport. Good for you Ovechkin, you're a badass in my book.

In case you didn't see his celebration here it is...

Ovechkin Scores 50th Goal

If you have never seen Ovechkin play, then you are missing out on one of the most exciting athletes in the world. He does it all, and he is actually fun to watch. He will try behind the back passes, he makes up moves, and on top of all that he actually hits. Some people are pissed because after he scored his 50th goal Ovechkin put his stick on the ice and pretend to warm his hands over it, but to be honest I found it hilarious, and if you put up 50 goals you can do stuff like that. Ovechkin became the first player in Washington's history to score 50 goals in 3 different seasons. Good for you Ovechkin, you are the best player in hockey.

Capitals 3 Bruins 1

Tough game for the Bruins last night as a loss to Washington ended their 5 game winning streak. Boston had all the chances in the world to tie this game up at 2-2, but Caps goalie Brent Johnson was unbelievable stopping 33 shots. Johnson most impressive play was on Wheeler in the 2nd. Wheeler has on a breakaway, and beat Johnson to the right, but at the last second, Johnson lunged his stick out to make on of the best saves I have ever seen in my life. At that point I knew the Bruins were going to have a hard time overcoming something like that.

Even with the loss the Bruins have to feel good with how they played on the road, against on of the better teams in the NHL. Kessel was able to tally an assist, which pushed his league leading points streak to 18 game (that's nuts). The Bruins should have no problem getting back to their winning ways as they have back to back games against Atlanta, then a home game against Toronto. Next game is tomorrow at 7:30 in Atlanta.

-BMack