Alex Ovechkin addressed the Washington Capitals’ Game 3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens with a straightforward message, reflecting on the team’s challenges and the path forward in the series.

Alex Ovechkin smacked an airborne puck into the net with his stick blade for the first playoff overtime goal of his career, leading the Washington Capitals to a series-opening victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Ovechkin scored two goals, assisted on another and generally acted as the tone-setter in Washington's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.