The NHL All-Star Game Skills Competition - Breakaway Challenge concluded, and just like last year, it entertained. Alex Ovechkin shot last and we have the video.
Found January 24, 2009 on
Gunaxin Sports:
PLAYERS:
Alexander Ovechkin,
Patrick Kane,
Ryan Getzlaf,
Alexei Kovalev,
Steven Stamkos,
Martin St. Louis
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning
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Ovechkin is awesome! The NHL needs more guys like him.
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