Alex Ovechkin had the best reaction when asked about facing the Penguins again

BarDown Staff

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For the third-straight season, the Washington Capitals will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Monday night, Washington beat Columbus 6-3 to advance to the second round and Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in the victory to ensure another playoff matchup against Sidney Crosby.

After the game, Ovi was asked about facing the Penguins again and it seems like he's looking forward to the challenge to say the least.

In the locker room, Ovechkin elaborated on what he said on the ice:

Alex Ovechkin on playing the Penguins again: “I can’t wait. It’s a huge opportunity for us to take a step forward.”
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) April 24, 2018

Ovechkin on facing Pens again:

"I can’t wait. It’s a huge opportunity for us to take a step forward. Obviously it’s the Stanley Cup champion back to back. They know how to play. They know how to handle the pressure. It’s going to be a huge series for us.”
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) April 24, 2018

Based on what has happened the past two years (Penguins beating the Capitals and winning the Cup both times), we're sure Pens fans can't wait either.

See you soon, Capitals. pic.twitter.com/xySJVKGGn2
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 24, 2018

Penguins vs Capitals in Playoffs - Ovechkin/Crosby Era (Since 2005-06)
Winner
2018 Second Round ?
2017 Second Round 🐧 in 7
2016 Second Round 🐧 in 6
2009 Conf Semifinals 🐧 in 7 pic.twitter.com/IaTXLSSREG
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) April 24, 2018

(H/T: Isabelle Khurshudyan)