The Athletic Hockey Show: On Ovechkin, the beloved, complicated, greatest goal-scorer in NHL history

Episode Description
Alexander Ovechkin made history Sunday afternoon on Long Island, passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHLs all-time goals leader. Today, Max, Laz, and The Athletics Dan Robson discuss Ovis on-ice greatness, his off-ice support of Vladimir Putin, and the realities that will shape his legacy. Plus, The Athletics Jesse Granger joins the show to talk about the sweet spot of good goaltending and great goal-scoring the league is currently in, the real key to beating a goalie nowadays, and an Eastern Conference wild card check-in to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Dan Robson and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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