""How I say, it's going to be nervous tonight," he said. "First time, the first couple games, it's always going to be hard, because it's different speed, different intentions. Crowd is going to be much more involved.""
""It's exciting," he said. "Obviously, you work very hard all summer to get ready for this moment. Of course, it's going to be a big, exciting night for us because, for me personally, I can't wait (until) it starts. Training camp is good, preseason games is good, but the real deal is coming tomorrow.""
""Probably warmups," he said. "I hope my kids are going to make up for warmups.""
Alex Ovechkin, 40, will play in his 21st season-opening game for the Capitals, his first since breaking the all-time goals record in April. He admitted to feeling pregame jitters despite decades in the NHL and being nine games shy of his 1,500th appearance. Ovechkin has secured Hall of Fame credentials and a 2018 Stanley Cup, and he remains eager to compete, emphasizing the intensity of regular-season play. He looks forward to warmups and hopes his children attend. Washington went 51-22-9 but fell to Carolina in the second round, and the Capitals aim to validate last season's success after many career-best performances.
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