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Alex Ovechkin’s soccer-style heel pass

Every game, Alex Ovechkin seems to do something that is jaw-dropping and reminds you why he’s one of the greatest hockey players on earth. Against the Flames on Sunday, Ovechkin made a pinpoint pass to Matt Niskanen, but it wasn’t with his stick. Ovechkin redirected an errant pass from Justin Williams using the heel of his skate. It landed right on Niskanen’s stick.

Check this out.

Video

Seriously. What a play.

Update: Kuzy started dribbling with the puck in the third period.

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