Perspective | The Rangers swept the Capitals, and it's time for the new core to take charge

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In his 24 playoff series over 19 seasons, Alex Ovechkin — the greatest goal scorer of his generation, embarking on a quest to become the most prolific ever over the final two seasons of his career — had never failed to score at least one measly goal. Scoring goals is what defines him, what fuels him. When he sniffs one out, the scent gets stronger, and he goes for more.