Robin Lehner forced to change masks mid-game after Ovechkin slapper bends his cage (w/video)

Alexander Ovechkin loves the slapshot one-timer. It's essentially his signature move and one that has certainly helped him greatly in his bid to eventually becoming the NHL's greatest goalscorer of all time.

Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals took on the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night and goaltender Robin Lehner found out just how hard that slapshot can be. Around midway through the second period, Ovechkin fired off a shot that Lehner stopped with his mask. He had to end up changing to an older one mid-game as the shot did some damage.

"It was probably the hardest shot I've taken to the head. It was a little scary, as I felt the cage bend," said Lehner following the game.

Here's the shot in question:

Lehner would get the last laugh, though. He stopped every shot in the game as the Golden Knights beat the Caps 1-0.

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