Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Nechas was recognized as the second best player, while Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was named the third best player.
Ovechkin had five goals and four assists in four games last week, posting a +7 efficiency rating and helping the Capitals to three wins. He also became the first player since Jaromir Jagr, who at the age of 39 managed to score at least one goal in four consecutive matches.
This season, the “Capitals” captain stood out with seven goals and seven assists in 11 games and is the second most productive player of the Washington team.
Meanwhile, Nechas collected nine (3+6) points in three games last week and helped the Hurricanes extend their winning streak to six. He has scored at least one point in all six straight wins.
Crosby, on the other hand, had four field goals last week, two game-winning goals, and three assists in three Penguins games.