Alexander Ovechkin: It doesn’t matter how we got to the play-offs

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin, speaking to journalists after 4-1 pounding of the New York Rangers, claimed that ultimately it did not matter how the team qualified for the players.

«It doesn’t make any difference from which place in the league table we qualified to the playoffs. The playoffs are a different kind of competition, it’s a different game. Every mistake can cost you the game and even the series. Sixteen teams will fight for one trophy, nothing else matters,» the Russian star was quoted as saying on the NHL website.

It is worth pointing out that had the Caps won the game, they would have gone up against the Rangers in the playoffs, but after this win they will now face current Stanley Cup holders Boston Bruins.