Alexander Ovechkin

"My goal is the same, work like last year, play hard all the time. Try and score goals."

"Sometimes I want to joke but my English isn't perfect. Sometimes people are wondering what I'm talking about."

"I have a lot of respect for Ovechkin as a player. I like his enthusiasm. I know the kid has a zest for life and a joy for the game."

"It was a good year. When I win the Stanley Cup, I'll say it's my best year."

"I always look forward to playing in Toronto because it's such a historic city when it comes to hockey."

"He's got Mike Bossy's hands, Jari Kurri's on-ice awareness, and Mark Messier's physicality."

"He's a fantastic player. I don't know what else you guys can write about him, but he's the best I've ever played with."

"All friends and relatives supported me. I do not know what to say. This is the victory for all Russians, for the whole country. We won the gold medal we were dreaming about. We deserved it."