We learned during his time with Russia during the World Juniors many years ago that Ovi was not only an elite sniper but a solid body checker.
Last night in Washington’s tilt against the Vegas Golden Knights, Ovechkin lambasted Tomas Nosek.
Alex Ovechkin's greatest hits. Volume 5
— x – Michael Marzzacco (@Marswaggo) December 5, 2018
Tomas Nosek is on the Vegas bench checking to make sure he has all this teeth following hit from Alex Ovechkin.
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) December 5, 2018
Alex Ovechkin laid a perfect hit tonight. Look for it because my god, it was a work of art.
— Santa Clawson (@SantaClawson239) December 5, 2018
Good to see that Tomas Nosek is not only alive, but getting involved on an odd-man rush after Ovechkin's monster (and clean) hit. pic.twitter.com/1LSHoKoVTA
— Ryan Quigley (@ryanquigz) December 5, 2018
Ovechkin caught Nosek receiving the puck with his head down. When Nosek looked up, he was met with the frame of Ovechkin.
It was a simple, clean open-ice hit that sent Nosek’s stick flying. Nosek was visibly shaken up, despite being able to return to his feet seconds after being dropped.
As I mentioned, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Ovechkin throws his weight around. Ovi has 85 hits at even-strength this season and has totalled over 2300 hits in his career!