Bruce Boudreau opens up on the playoff struggles of Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin is one of the best players in NHL history, but he's slowed down as time has gone on, with former Coach Bruce Boudreau opening up on his struggles.

Through two games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Washington Capitals sit 0-2 against the Eastern Conference's best team in the New York Rangers. There's many reasons for that, with Washington being severely outmatched all over the ice, but it's been noticeable for Alex Ovechkin, who hasn't recorded a point in that time.

Now, former Head Coach Bruce Boudreau has addressed No. 8's struggles, giving a potential reason why he's not excelling like we are used to seeing;



Ovechkin started 2023-24 slow, tallying just eight goals in his first 41 games before turning it all around, but in the playoffs with the entire Rangers team rolling, it's just been hard for him, with his Head Coach Spencer Carbery calling him out already in the playoffs.

Ultimately, the team may only have two games left before they are eliminated, so while it will be a small sample size, it's safe to assume that both he and the team will be disappointed with his performances, especially after what we've seen him do on the big stage before.

Source: Hockey Feed

Bruce Boudreau sounds off on Alex Oveckin's struggles