yesterday 10:30
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After eight games, the Washington Capitals players left the locker room empty, when they narrowly lost to the reigning champion Tampe Bay Lightning 2: 3. The captain of the team Alexander Ovečkin also had to be satisfied with zero. In both cases, the Slovak defender Erik Černák had his fingers crossed.
At the end of the first period, the “lightning bolts” led one opponent over the opponent and defended the opponent’s power play. He put his biggest weapon into play, scoring a Russian machine. Ovečkin could equalize and send the Capitals to the lead, but that should not stand in his way of the Slovak back. Literally.
Černák stood in front of the gunner and blocked with his body a dangerous projectile addressed to the home goalkeeper. A few seconds later, he found himself in the same situation and stopped Ovečkin’s shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4B4BvGqtTM
“Incredible guts. He put his body into play. I don’t understand how those guys can do it. It’s impressive and bold. This is how the winnings are won for the team and he does it all the time, as do many of our other players.
It energizes the whole substitute when he sees the boy sacrifice himself and does whatever it takes to win matches. It gives the team a huge amount of energy, ” Brayden Point’s teammate praised the defensive work of Černák, who contributed to the victory with a goal. And he was not the only one who appreciated the Slovak dedication and commitment.
“It takes a lot of courage to stand up to Ovechkin, because you know he will not pass. In such situations, it is a man-to-man struggle. It was key for our team, for him it was bold. “ highlighted his game by Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper.
The Slovak defender did not go unnoticed even by the opponent. After the final throw-in of the match, he got into a fight with a frustrated forward Tom Wilson, who cut Černák with a hockey stick in both wrists. The procedure should be subsequently reviewed by a disciplinary board.
See also the beautiful gesture of Alexander Ovechkin:
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