Alex Ovechkin's Pregame Exchange with Rapper Juicy J Goes Viral
Rap stars Juicy J and Project Pat were on hand at Capital One Arena, joining in as the team warmed up to the song 'Bandz A Make Her Dance' before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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The moment, captured by the Capitals and later shared on social media, quickly went viral.
'Ovi!' Project Pat called out as Ovechkin approached. 'What's up, man,' Juicy J said before dapping him up. 'Bandz a make her dance.'
Ovechkin and Chychrun carried out their usual shimmy to the song — something both started earlier this season when Ovechkin nicknamed Chychrun 'Bandz' after seeing him skate helmetless with a headband.
'Bands a make her dance, bands a make her dance,' Ovechkin rapped before changing the original lyrics to introduce teammate Jakob Chychrun's nickname. 'Only Chychy clappin'.'
'After this, we're going to the strip club,' Juicy J joked while grabbing a spare stick from the rack.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring goal No. 896 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
In Sunday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, after sitting out Saturday's blowout loss to the same team, Ovechkin scored on his first shift, firing a one-timer past Columbus goalie Jet Greaves just 70 seconds in.
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It was Ovechkin's 896th career goal, extending his all-time NHL record and tying Gordie Howe for second in even-strength goals (566). Gretzky still owns that particular record with 617 even-strength goals.
Despite the early lead, Washington lost 4–1, allowing the Blue Jackets to sweep the weekend series and remain in playoff contention.
'I think we played a solid two periods,' Ovechkin said. 'We had plenty of chances, but I think on some nights you just can't score.
'Lots of positive moments. We'll take it and move on.'
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