Ovechkin appreciates Pittsburgh's 'show of respect'
Through a second-period TV timeout, the Penguins played a video tribute to Alexander Ovechkin since it could be his last game in Pittsburgh, as he's 40 years old and has said he'll make a decision about whether or not he'll continue playing this summer.
Standing ovation for Alex Ovechkin thanking him for 21 years of the greatest rivalry in hockey. And hoped it will be 22 pic.twitter.com/Ti2PWjpiSz
Later, Ovechkin said on this future: "I don't know if it's going to be my last year or not ... I didn't say that, so we'll see."
Anthony Mantha described Ovechkin as being fun to be around, always laughing. He also said of the ovation: "Honestly, I was surprised to see that video come up. He hasn't announced anything yet, as we know, but it's awesome. The hockey community, I think, as a whole, is good. And fans here in Pittsburgh are great."
The moment didn't escape the Capitals' coach, Spencer Carbery: "That was cool. And I was like that wasn't your ... you know, sometimes they do those now when guys come back to places and that was an ovation that you could tell the respect and it went on for a bit and you're sitting there and you're clapping and you're like, yes, you could feel in that moment what Ovi has meant to the Pittsburgh Penguins' fans and this city, and the appreciation for the rivalry. Even though they hate the Washington Capitals, they appreciate what's going on over the last 21 seasons of going back and forth and being able to watch this live and tell your kids about it and grow up in this era where it's Ovie versus Crosby, Penguins versus Capitals, you can tell there's a genuine appreciation from the city."
Even Pittsburgh fan favorite Tom Wilson had good things to say about the ovation: "There have been so many great battles here that they’ve been a part of. Obviously, Sid and Ovi, two legends. We try to leave it all out there as hockey players, whether it’s your home crowd or away crowd. It’s what makes hockey great. It’s the blood, sweat and tears, always had a ton of that in this building. I think it’s awesome to see the Pittsburgh crowd give him that respect. Hopefully, he keeps playing. But if not, it’s been a heck of a front-row seat, from my perspective."
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Ovechkin appreciates Pittsburgh's 'show of respect'
Through a second-period TV timeout, the Penguins played a video tribute to Alexander Ovechkin since it could be his last game in Pittsburgh, as he's 40 years old and has said he'll make a decision about whether or not he'll continue playing this summer.
Ovechkin on the ovation: "It was nice. It was a show of respect. All the time we spend on rivalries, playoffs, regular season, it shows respect."
Later, Ovechkin said on this future: "I don't know if it's going to be my last year or not ... I didn't say that, so we'll see."
Anthony Mantha described Ovechkin as being fun to be around, always laughing. He also said of the ovation: "Honestly, I was surprised to see that video come up. He hasn't announced anything yet, as we know, but it's awesome. The hockey community, I think, as a whole, is good. And fans here in Pittsburgh are great."
The moment didn't escape the Capitals' coach, Spencer Carbery: "That was cool. And I was like that wasn't your ... you know, sometimes they do those now when guys come back to places and that was an ovation that you could tell the respect and it went on for a bit and you're sitting there and you're clapping and you're like, yes, you could feel in that moment what Ovi has meant to the Pittsburgh Penguins' fans and this city, and the appreciation for the rivalry. Even though they hate the Washington Capitals, they appreciate what's going on over the last 21 seasons of going back and forth and being able to watch this live and tell your kids about it and grow up in this era where it's Ovie versus Crosby, Penguins versus Capitals, you can tell there's a genuine appreciation from the city."
Even Pittsburgh fan favorite Tom Wilson had good things to say about the ovation: "There have been so many great battles here that they’ve been a part of. Obviously, Sid and Ovi, two legends. We try to leave it all out there as hockey players, whether it’s your home crowd or away crowd. It’s what makes hockey great. It’s the blood, sweat and tears, always had a ton of that in this building. I think it’s awesome to see the Pittsburgh crowd give him that respect. Hopefully, he keeps playing. But if not, it’s been a heck of a front-row seat, from my perspective."
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