"By the 2008-09 season, Alex Ovechkin had already hit 50 goals twice in his first three seasons (and fell just four goals short in 2006-07) - so hitting that mark wasn't anything new to the Caps' phenom. Still, as we all well know, Ovechkin loves to score goals almost as much as he loves celebrating goals scored by his teammates, and he had something special cooked up for #50."
"The moment was immediately divisive, raising eyebrows among the stodgy hockey traditionalists (we won't subject you to the garbage spewed by Don Cherry but he certainly had thoughts on the matter) while those who wanted the sport to be fun and embrace personality celebrated it. At the end of the day, it was an encapsulation of what has made Ovechkin so special to watch over the years: he loves to score, loves the game, and is just so damn fun to watch."
By the 2008-09 season, Alex Ovechkin had already reached 50 goals twice and nearly did in 2006-07. He scored his 50th on March 19, 2009, in Tampa, cutting down the wing and firing a shot past goaltender Mike McKenna. Ovechkin celebrated with a theatrical red-hot stick gesture that immediately split opinion. Traditionalists criticized the display while many embraced the personality and fun. The celebration captured Ovechkin's devotion to scoring and entertainment on the ice, and McKenna later said he understood and felt proud to be part of a historic moment.
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