Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals had an unusual year in the NHL. Following a streak of poor production in the first half of the season, the veteran forward was able to make enough of a comeback to finish the regular season with 65 total points in the 79 genes he played. However, despite narrowly clinching a playoff spot, the player could not score a single point against the New York Rangers, who went on to sweep the series.
Yet, Ovechkin's inability to score in the playoffs this year is not the greatest concern to Washington Capitals fans. Recently, a candid photo of the player with his tennis buddies surfaced on X, which reveals the player's noticeable weight gain.
Unsurprisingly, users had a field day with this picture. Many to the opportunity to poke fun at the player, while others shared concerns that he will be unsuccessful in the NHL this year.
With two years left on his contract and only 42 goals away, Alex Ovechkin still has a clear shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record in the NHL. Hopefully, his activities this summer will not impede his ability to do so.
