16.11.2024 Rasmus Sandin: Ovechkin is one of my childhood idols. It`s not like he`s saying, Hey, give me a pass. He smiles like it`s his first season in the NHL

Rasmus Sandin called Alexander Ovechkin one of his idols as a child. Currently, the Washington captain has scored 863 goals in the NHL and is in second position in the history of regular champions, second only to Wayne Gretzky (894 goals).
It`s not like he says: Hey, give me a pass. I think we ourselves think about it more than he does.
He goes out on the ice like any other day. He smiles as if this is his first season in the NHL.
When someone scores a goal - be it me, be it someone else, but not him - he is just as happy as when he scores. That`s what`s impressive.
Alexander has been in the league for 20 years and he loves hockey, he loves being around the guys and having fun.
Ovechkin was one of my idols growing up. I think I have Ovi`s old sweater at home. And my brother Linus is also a big Ovi fan. Playing with him now is incredible, ” Washington defenseman Rasmus Sandin said.