My Wish: Alex Ovechkin Practices With Sam

After overcoming lymphoma, Sam gets the chance to practice with Alex Ovechkin. In 2010, Sam was diagnosed with acute t-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Chemotherapy prevented him from doing his favorite thing: playing hockey. With the tumor almost completely gone, Sam was able to get back on the ice. He wished to meet Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. “My Wish“ is a collaborative effort with Make-A-Wish that chronicles the granting of unique sports-related wishes for children with life-threatening med