Ovechkin's GOTY Submission

[RedHawkDown]

I feel like he falls over just for dramatic effect

 

[Carlzner]

I feel like he falls over just for dramatic effect

I don't think you really comprehend just how fast NHL hockey is.

 

[FloridaCap]

I feel like he falls over just for dramatic effect

I think he falls to help elevate the backhand.

 

[ForzaItalia]

I feel like he falls over just for dramatic effect

He gets a stick between the legs. It's pretty apparent from the last angle.

 

[Nsjohnson]

Anyone saying he fell on purpose [mod] He got a stick between the legs and is off balance. No player in the right mind purposely falls forward, with time to think "I am going to dive here and make this look ******* excellent".

 

[FloridaCap]

He gets a stick between the legs. It's pretty apparent from the last angle.

ah, never saw that.

 

[Eagle Eye Cherry]

Meh. He's still a bum in my eyes.

Goal of the year or not. I still wouldn't have him on my team. I can think a lot of other players I'd rather have to lead my favorite team to stanley cup glory.

 

[HOLDITHERE*]

Meh. He's still a bum in my eyes.

Goal of the year or not. I still wouldn't have him on my team. I can think a lot of other players I'd rather have to lead my favorite team to stanley cup glory.

Which is why you're not an NHL decision maker. Input appreciated, though.

 

[HydroF]

No player in the right mind purposely falls forward, with time to think "I am going to dive here and make this look ******* excellent".

Perhaps you are just underestimating how great Ovechkin is

 

[pman25]

Meh. He's still a bum in my eyes.

Goal of the year or not. I still wouldn't have him on my team. I can think a lot of other players I'd rather have to lead my favorite team to stanley cup glory.

but that goal was sick nasty though, am I right??

 

[troyerlaw]

He gets a stick between the legs. It's pretty apparent from the last angle.

Exactly right. Gets hooked on the inside of his left knee by the trailing D-man. Then the left skate wobbles and he catches an edge.

It's subtle, but if you watch closely, there's no question the stick to inner knee puts him off balance and then he vaults forward

 

[HanSolo]

Better goal than the sweep in.

 

[The Red Line]

Meh. He's still a bum in my eyes.

Goal of the year or not. I still wouldn't have him on my team. I can think a lot of other players I'd rather have to lead my favorite team to stanley cup glory.

lol @ you wouldn't take him on your team. Yes, yes you would.

 

[NEWFowler]

Vintage Ovi. This generations most entertaining player.