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Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals has the puck poked away by the Carolina Hurricanes' Brandon Sutter (16), with the Hurricanes' Tim Gleason nearby, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has the puck poked away by Carolina Hurricanes' Brandon Sutter (16) with Hurricanes' Tim Gleason nearby, during the first period in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says it's "not about jokes" anymore for Washington, which is on the outside looking in at the Eastern Conference playoff field. The Capitals begin a four-game road trip Friday at the Florida Panthers. (Associated Press)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin misses a shot against Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec during the second period Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Ovechkin had a goal and an assist in the 3-2 shootout loss. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has 23 goals and 21 assists in 53 games this season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
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After being suspended, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin decided not to attend NHL's All-Star weekend. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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After a slow start to the season, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has heated up by recording 12 goals and nine assists in his past 23 games. (Associated Press)
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**FILE** Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (Associated Press)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, like the rest of his teammates, has seen his shot total dip lately. He has only 23 in the last eight games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring the third goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Montreal. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin slams into Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward as defenseman Justin Faulk closes in during first period, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin doesn't have top numbers, as his 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) had him tied for 46th among forwards entering Thursday's games. But his presence in the All-Star Game takes on added significance with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby sidelined. (Associated Press)
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associated press Capitals star Alex Ovechkin doesn't have top numbers, as his 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) had him tied for 46th among forwards entering Thursday's games. But his presence in the All-Star Game takes on added significance with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby (below) sidelined.ASSOCIATED PRESS Charisma is a big reason why the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (left) is an All-Star selection in a season when his numbers don't necessarily measure up.
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has 24 goals and 45 points this season. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin had two goals in the 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. He now has nine points in his last six games. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom celebrates his goal with teammates Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Washington. The Caps won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Buffalo Sabres' Drew Stafford (21) scrambles for the puck with Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL game in Buffalo, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
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New Jersey Devils' Alexander Urbom scores a goal as Washington Capitals goaltender Michal Neuvirth, can't make the save and Dmitri Orlov and Alex Ovechkin defend during the second period Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammate Karl Alzner (27) during the first period of an NHL game against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin sits on top of the wall on the bench area during a break in the action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
