“As soon as the puck drops, everybody's gonna be on motivation mode”: Alex Ovechkin is far too excited for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Alex Ovechkin , the 39-year-old ice hockey left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals , is far too excited for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs . On April 19, just two days before the Capitals face off against the Montreal Canadiens , Alex Ovechkin addressed the media after practice. Ovechkin shared, “I feel good. The regular season is over. That’s why you play six months, working out for this kind of one.” Comparing last year’s game with this year’s game, Alex Ovechkin shared, “Last year was kind of battle to the last game. Obviously, this year, we knew we gonna be in the playoffs. After new year, we just have to continue collecting points.”


“So, you nervous?” Alex Ovechkin asked a media reporter

Alex Ovechkin on Washington’s upcoming series opener with Montreal to kick off the First Round of the #StanleyCup Playoffs.#ALLCAPS | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/2u1RflHMsO

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 19, 2025

Alex Ovechkin looked promising and felt hopeful as he shared, “I’m pretty sure we are gonna be fine.” with the media. When the media asked how he felt about being in the playoffs, Ovechkin shared, “That’s why you work all year. Hard to be able to be in this position, this situation - the mic or mobile of a reporter slipped from their hand, and Alex Ovechkin asked, “So, you nervous?” everyone laughed - so, yeah, I think, it’s a fun time of the year for everybody.”

The Washington Capitals captain was surrounded by tonnes of microphones, mobile phones, and recorders while addressing the media. Also, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are just 2 days from April 19! Ovechkin was sweating, too. Probably nervous. But when a mic or mobile of a reporter fell, slipped, or stumbled down for a second, Alex Ovechkin noticed it.

And Ovechkin said, “So, you nervous?” everybody laughed at that moment. Even a little fun can relieve the pressure on the Washington Capitals’ captain! The Ovechkin smile that came after making everyone laugh was priceless! Alexander Ovechkin may be nervous, but he’s not showing it. He’s being strong. He is strong for his team! He is strong for Washington!

With the regular season now fully in the rear view, the #StanleyCup Playoffs are upon us.@VogsCaps writes on Saturday’s downtown session as the Caps gear up for Game 1 on Monday. https://t.co/Bv8wtIm9aD

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 19, 2025

Alex Ovechkin doesn’t think about the past year’s game

Motivation Mode activated pic.twitter.com/3598bYpjld

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 19, 2025

When a reporter asked about last year’s failure, Alex Ovechkin brushed it off by saying, “Last year is over. What happened past is nothing can change. We are looking forward to this match, to this series.” Ovechkin brought back the media’s focus on the current game, current playoffs, and current team, “As soon as the puck drops, everybody’s gonna be on motivation mode.”


Alex Ovechkin calls the Washington Capitals’ players a special group

“It's the best time of the year. It's why you play the game."

The Capitals will open up the 2025 #StanleyCup Playoffs on home ice to face the Habs in just their second-ever postseason meeting, reports @tarynbray on Caps 365.#ALLCAPS | @deximaging pic.twitter.com/KHDRebzXRc

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 19, 2025

Further explaining his team’s capability, Alex Ovechkin expressed, “It’s the chemistry. Everybody feels welcome. Everybody understand that it’s a special group. It was ups and downs, but we always support each other, we’ll always be on the same page. It’s a special group.”



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