Matt Irwin was Alex Ovechkin’s personal beer guy during his time with the Capitals: ‘I was in charge of getting him his adult beverages on the bus’

Matt Irwin was Alex Ovechkin’s personal beer guy during his time with the Capitals: ‘I was in charge of getting him his adult beverages on the bus’

Matt Irwin was a journeyman NHL defenseman at the end of his professional career, spending his final five seasons with five different teams: the Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, and Abbotsford Canucks. During a recent interview with Paul Haysom for CHEK Media’s MicChek, Irwin’s stint with the Capitals was highlighted, particularly his interactions with captain Alex Ovechkin. Irwin played 78 total games for…