Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, left, and center Nicklas Backstrom work out during a Capitals hockey practice, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin's father had heart surgery, and Backstrom missed the gold medal game because of a failed doping test. Both players are back from an eventful Olympics. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)