Have You Seen This? Reverse commentator curse helps Ovechkin get overtime game-winner over Montreal

COMMENTATOR'S BOOTH — Alex Ovechkin probably doesn't need much help on the ice after becoming the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer earlier this month, but a little extra luck can't hurt.

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens were tied 2-2 in overtime in their opening game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday when 25-year ESPN veteran commentator Sean McDonough dropped the following fun fact.

"There are a few things Ovechkin hasn't done, not many," McDonough said. "But he's never scored an overtime game-winning goal in the playoffs."

Ten seconds later, Ovechkin crashed the crease to send home a loose puck and win Game 1 for the home side Caps.

Sports fans often bemoan commentators spoiling moments when talking about free-throw streaks or no-hitters, but Monday's premonition from McDonough was an example of the rare "reverse commentator's curse."

Now, Ovechkin has another accolade to add to his Hall of Fame resume.

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