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Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal Of The Year Candidate (Video)

By Josh Sanchez

Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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In case you forgot, Alex Ovechkin is really, really good. The Washington Capitals star reminded us of that Saturday with a goal of the year candidate. 

Yes, Alexander Ovechkin is still really freaking good.

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During Saturday’s 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, Ovi pulled off a remarkable individual effort to score a goal of the year candidate. The goal ended a four-game scoring drought for the Capitals captain.

Ovechkin came flying down the ice, before spliting two Devils defenders with a toe drag between his legs.

He finished off the play with an off-balance top shelf shot by Cory Schneider and into the back of the net. It was a truly remarkable and beautiful goal.

Go ahead and try to top that one. We dare you.

Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

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