ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Who knew when Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz compared Alex Ovechkin to Mark Messier following his team’s game one win over the New York Rangers, Ovechkin would take it seriously?
“He’s really similar to Mark Messier,” Trotz told reporters. “He’s one of those rare talents that can play a really heavy game, intimidate you with his speed, intimidate you with his skill and his physicality. That’s a pretty rare talent. Ovi has been terrific for us as an all around player this year.