Ovechkin Flat As Caps Drop Game Seven To NY: Alex Ovechkin was all but a no-show for Saturday's Game 7 at New York, managing just two shots on goal in the 2-1, season-ending loss. (Updated 05/12/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
We'll give the Rangers credit for playing a stifling defense, but the game's biggest players are supposed to step up in Game Sevens, and Ovie didn't answer the call Saturday night. He was frequently out of position and sloppy with the shooting opportunities that he did see. Of course, this game will be largely forgotten in September when fantasy draft day arrives; he's still an elite player, though not at the level he was a few years ago. (Updated 05/12/2012).
05/20/2012 17:21 Russia beats Slovakia to win gold at Worlds; 2014 Olympics groups set
Russia dominated from the moment the tournament began, winning all 10 games in which they played. That was finished off with a 6-2 win in the gold-medal game against Slovakia on Sunday in Finland. Alexander Semin scored two goals for the Russians and Evgeni Malkin put one in for good measure.
05/14/2012 17:59 Possible replacements for Dale Hunter in Washington
After Dale Hunter informed the Capitals on Monday that he will not return next season, the coaching search is officially underway in Washington. Who could they be looking at?
Ovechkin is one of the top talents in the NHL, but gets a lot of heat for not getting his team anywhere when it matters. He needs to provide more of a leadership role for Washington to be relevant come playoff time. He is a bull on skates who will fire on net from anywhere, at any time. When draft day rolls around it is usually Ovie or Sidney Crosby as the top pick. With a slight down year last season, some may be reluctant to pull the trigger but that is where you will reap the benefits. Expect around 100 points, 400 shots, 30 power-play points, and a healthy plus/minus. When he's at his peak, he can carry the load to fantasy championships. (Updated 10/4/11)
