MediaLove for Ovie, as hinted at earlier, from both THN and SI. Speaking of SI, Eric McErlain over at the Fanhouse today¬†picks up on that magazine’s Swimsuit theme this month with his coverage of AO’s new off-ice inspiration. Michael Farber, though, keeps his eye on the ice:¬†
“After signing the contract Ovechkin scored in 11 of his next 15 games as Washington battled for the Southeast Division lead. The left wing had his second four-goal game of the season, on Jan. 31 against Montreal, assisting on the Capitals’ other goal in a 5-4 overtime victory. (His highlight was not the winning goal but number 3, a wicked snap shot through the legs of defenseman Mark Streit that beat goalie Cristobal Huet high to the glove side from 42 feet.) In addition to the five points, Ovechkin sustained the fifth broken nose of his career, from a Francis Bouillon shoulder; recorded five hits; and took a couple stitches in his mouth after he was hit by a puck in the first minute. As pure hockey theater, his virtuoso performance might have been the greatest one-man show in the regular season in a decade.
- Michael Farber, SI.com
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