Alex Ovechkin makes fun of John Tortorella and the Flyers

PUBLICATION

Tyler Ball
April 17, 2024 (5:19 PM)

SHARE THIS STORY

Last night the final spots in the Eastern Conference for the Stanley Cup playoffs were up for grabs. The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals played one another in what was a must win game for both.

The Philadelphia Flyers were in a must-win game with a caveat. They needed to win in regulation to stay alive. In pursuit of that regulation win they pulled their goalie hoping to score. Instead, the Washington Capitals scored securing their playoff spot.

WE'RE PLAYOFF BOUND, BABES!!!!!!!

#ALLCAPS x #StanleyCup Playoffs

After the game ended Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin spoke to the media. During his remarks, he thanked the Flyers and John Tortorella for pulling their goalie and helping them secure a spot.

Alexander Ovechkin (@aleksandrovechkinofficial) thanks Philadelphia for pulling their goaltender when the game was tied � despite already being mathematically eliminated due to Detroit forcing a shootout

With the playoff clinch the Washington Capitals now become one of the worst teams in recent memory to make the playoffs. Their goal differential is the worst of a playoff team since 1991.

THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS (-37) HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE PLAYOFFS WITH THE WORST GOAL DIFFERENTIAL SINCE 1991

Now the Capitals will have a huge test ahead of them as they face the New York Rangers in the first round. While we have seen crazier things the Capitals will need a big step up in quality to pull off an upset.