In the last few hours, a photo of Alex Ovechkin was shared on Twitter, alarming many hockey fans. The famous number 8 of the Washington Capitals appears to be in worrying physical shape, potentially having gained several pounds. This snapshot has caught the attention of many who believe the Russian star is in the worst shape of his life. Let's not jump to conclusions, though. Here is the photo in question: <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/HockeyPatrol/status/1801770388612898917'> </a></blockquote></div> Ovi has never been a player with an thin physique. He has always been heavy on the ice, weighing around 240 pounds. This has been his trademark in the NHL since his debut. At 38, it's possible his physique has changed somewhat, but to make a case out of it is forgetting how he looked after winning the Stanley Cup in 2018, following a well-publicized summer of madness. He still managed to score 89 points in 81 games the following season, including 51 goals, and even six years later, he is still going strong. He has two years left with the Caps and needs 41 goals to reach Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. He needs a season of at least 21 goals, followed by another of 20 goals, to make history. Do you think he will achieve it? As Ovechkin has said in the past, <i>the Russian machine never breaks!</i> Source: Habs et LNH <a href='https://www.habsetlnh.com/equipe-lnh/capitals-de-washington/Une-photo-d-Alex-Ovechkin-des-Capitals-de-Washington-inquiete-les-fans-et-une-femme-en-jase-alors-qu-il-semble-avoir-pris-du-poids' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>A photo of Alex Ovechkin worries fans: he is in the worst shape of his life</a>