WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Alex Ovechkin is like a living emoji for the Stanley Cup Final. One look at him and you can immediately tell the emotional comportment of the Washington Capitals, or the state of the game.
Like, for example, his delirious leaping celebration when the Capitals made it 2-0 en route to their 3-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at home in Game 3, to take a 2-1 series lead.
"He's on another level," said teammate John Carlson. "Everyone kind of reacts to stuff differently and he's always been that brash celebrator.