#FlyWashington Magazine Winter 2018 | Page 19

BY DEBBIE EMERY C ONSIDERED ONE OF THE GREATEST HOCKEY players of the modern NHL, Alex Ovechkin finally got to raise the Stanley Cup earlier this year when he led the Washington Capitals to a championship victory following a 4-3 win in Game 5 of the finals against the Vegas Golden Knights on June 7. The 33-year-old left wing also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for scoring 15 playoff goals. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE WINTER 2018/19 17 FLYWASHINGTON.COM