Alex Ovechkin has made a lasting legacy on the game of hockey through his 21 seasons with the Washington Capitals. But Ovi didn’t just make an impact there, as eight people wanted to thank him for what he did for them.
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@bob-ck7xn You commented on another thread that Alex Ovechkin's kindness was nothing more than "base-level for being human." I'd like to see you say that to Cat Luey, or any of these other folks. These are but a miniscule sample of folks whose lives were touched directly by Ovi's kindness.
Yesterday, Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal. Guess who was the first Cap to congratulate him. That's right. The guy you called a "puck-hog." Guess who thought to retrieve the puck for "Lil Pro." Right again. Like the true leader he is, it was the Caps' captain, who thought to pick up the puck so that Carbs could present the #2 Star of the game with it in the locker room post game.
Ovechkin isn't perfect, but he is a notch or three above most professional athletes in terms of what he gives back to the sport and community that has blessed him so greatly.
Александр Великий! К моему стыду я не знал о таких добрых делах, великий во всем и в помощи детишкам которые верили в кубок Стэнли и болели как болеют дети! Очень жаль, что тяжелая болезнь забирает жизнь светлых детей, маме сил, но как это пережить, не представляю… На всегда в моей памяти!
This special had me in tears! What an amazing human being outside being the greatest goal scorer in our lifetimes!
Ovi is great not only on ice, but off ice more!!
Great
Gr8 One Ovi!
A Rangers fan here. My team had some great battles against the Caps & Ovi. I'm privileged to have witnessed such greatness, class and love for the game.
I can not believe we've arrived. OVi and Sid.
As a wings fan I have never been an Ovi fan. That being said. Thank you Ovi.
Goodness, how did the editor survive that? Are they ok? Can someone check in on them? I can't right now because someone is cutting onions!
Thank you for being a good person Ovi
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Beautiful! His impact off the ice is just as important as on the ice. I hope he knows just how much he means to the NHL, and fans worldwide.
The game will sorely miss Ovi and Sid once both are no longer in the league. No other players in the league right now come to the level of stature that both have. Ask most non-hockey fans what player they’ve heard of, and it’s either Sid or Ovi. It ain’t McDavid, MacKinnon, or Matthew’s.
This made me cry like a baby. He’s a beauty ❤
The Caps need to paint #8 on the ice at the top of both left circles
Well, wasn't expecting that. Thanks OVI
OV is best ever, as a man first, & hockey player 2nd!
Христос воскрес православные ☦️
Ovi is the Goat for many reason. Is not just about scoring. He inspired and changed the life of soooo many, he reshape hockey in many ways. Thanks Great 8 🐐 🙌
amazing. Great 8