Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, left, celebrates his goal with Troy Brouwer, right, against the New York Islanders during the second period an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, right, crashes into Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo during the first period of NHL hockey action in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)