We always hear criticism about Alex Ovechkin‘s leadership, which is why I bring your attention to this post. Early in the second period, Caps defenseman Mike Green scored a goal on a beauty of a wrist shot, his third goal in five games.

The biggest celebration after the tally was not Mike Green. It was Alex Ovechkin, seated on the bench between fourth-line enforcer Liam O’Brien and back-up goaltender Justin Peters.

GIFs by @myregularface

Next time you hear someone say Ovechkin is too selfish, pass along this link and smile. You just won the argument.

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