Russian superstar Alexander Ovechkin has arrived at the World Championships. – To play for my country motivated me. Friends, fans, family... It's a huge opportunity for us to get another success, says Ovechkin to SVT Sport.
SVT Sport met the superstar just after practice. Ovechkin got a much-needed practice on big ice before the semifinal against USA tomorrow, saturday.
His NHL club Washington Capitals was knocked out of the Stanley Cup Thursday night (Swedish time). The following day he's at the World Championships.
– Right now I'm kind of sleepy, but it's a normal situation. I'm gonna stay up untill 10 or 11 (local time). I hope it.s gonna be fine.
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