Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Hats Off

Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, leaps against the glass after scoring his third goal of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of Game 2The Russian hurls himself against the glass
after scoring his 3rd goal against Pittsburgh

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Crosby wasn't happy about the long celebration
(Caps fans throwing caps)

What a game. Caps win 4-3.

Puck Daddy:
Monday's Three Stars: Alex, Sidney in classic confrontation
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Crosby, ever the competitor, had seen enough of the celebration, and skated to the referee as head gear hit the ice.

"People kept throwing hats. I was just asking if he could make an announcement to ask them to stop. The first wave came, and then I think they were all pretty much picked up, and more started coming," Crosby said after the game. "I just wanted to make sure that we kept kind of moving, kept the game going while we tried to get back into it. Wasn't complaining about anything." ...

FromTheRink.com:
Game Photo Gallery

Ovechkin jumps into the arms of fellow countrymen Sergei Fedorov (91) after scoring his third goal of the gameOvechkin jumps into the arms of fellow countrymen Sergei Fedorov (91) after scoring his 3rd goal
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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins are separated during a Feb. 22 game.Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are separated during a Feb. 22, 2009 game



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