Alex Ovechkin is headed on vacation to Turkey, but when he returns, he’ll not only have a big decision to announce about his NHL future, but he’ll also have an important exhibition game to play in his home country at the end of July.
Ovechkin has committed to suiting up once again in the “Match of the Year” charity game, which pits NHL and KHL stars against each other.
Saturday, the game’s official account published a short Q/A with Ovechkin on Instagram. When asked about his standout Russian players, Ovechkin chose several former Capitals.
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Translation by Google Translate
Q. Who stands out the most among Russian players? The most stylish?
Alex Ovechkin: Sergachev.
Q. The funniest in the locker room?
Alex Ovechkin: Kuznetsov.
Q. Who is always late?
Alex Ovechkin: Let’s say Kucherov.
Q. Who takes the longest to reply to messages?
Alex Ovechkin: Orlov.
Q. Who eats the most at a restaurant?
Alex Ovechkin: Kovalchuk.
Q. Who is the first to jump into a scuffle?
Alex Ovechkin: Kovalchuk.
Q. Who will play the best in the “Game of the Year?”
Alex Ovechkin: Panarin.
The three former Capitals Ovechkin names include Evgeny Kuznetsov (most funny), Dmitry Orlov (slowest texter), and Ilya Kovalchuk (eats most at restaurant/first to jump into scuffle).
The Match of the Year is set to be played on July 25 at SKA Arena, the home rink of KHL club SKA Saint Petersburg.
