Concerns arise among fans about Alex Ovechkin's noticeable summer weight gain

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals had a rollercoaster year in the NHL. After a slow start with poor production in the first half of the season, the veteran forward mounted a comeback, finishing the regular season with 65 points in 79 games played. Despite narrowly securing a playoff spot, Ovechkin failed to register a point against the New York Rangers, who ultimately swept the series.

However, Ovechkin's playoff performance this year isn't the primary concern for Washington Capitals fans. Recently, a candid photo surfaced on X showing the player with his tennis buddies, revealing a noticeable weight gain.

As expected, users had a lot of fun with this picture. Some took the opportunity to poke fun at the player, while others expressed concerns about his potential success in the NHL this year.

Increased weight on an already substantial player could potentially impact his on-ice performance. This concern arises less than a week after Ovechkin's aversion to training season became more widely publicized.

With two years left on his contract and only 42 goals away, Alex Ovechkin is poised to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal-scoring record. Let's hope his summer endeavors won't affect his ability to achieve this milestone.

Source: Hockey Patrol
Fans concerned about Alex Ovechkin's final seasons following summer weight gain