http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111524/alexander-burmistrov Stories From Around SB Nation About Alexander Burmistrov http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2010/11/20/1825751/video-alexander-burmistrov-goal-thrashers-capitals-nhl Rafal Ladysz http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2010/11/20/1825751/video-alexander-burmistrov-goal-thrashers-capitals-nhl Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:28:13 -0000 <p>There are few secrets remaining in hockey, and everyone is aware of the abilities possessed by Russian players. Two prime examples of this are Alexander Ovechkin and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54348/alexander-semin">Alexander Semin</a> from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a>. On Friday, the two hoped to continue their dominant ways against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/atlanta-thrashers">Atlanta Thrashers</a>, a club they've historically reigned supreme over.</p> <p>It didn't work out, as the Capitals defense was unlocked on five occasions in a lopsided defeat. Instead of Ovechkin or Semin, another Alex created a memorable moment and an entry for possible goal of the year.</p> <p><object width="285" height="240" class="mceItemFlash"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YxiJRx7F_5I"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YxiJRx7F_5I" mce_src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YxiJRx7F_5I" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="285" height="240"></embed></object> </p> <p>Allow me to introduce 19-year-old <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111524/alexander-burmistrov">Alexander Burmistrov</a>, a rookie who is quickly finding himself at the sport's highest level. One special play can place a person on everyone's radar, and the teenager did just that with his third goal of the season. Remember the name. Or better yet, write it down.</p>