Caps' Ovechkin First Star In Loss: Alex Ovechkin notched a goal and an assist -- both on the power play -- and scored in the shootout Thursday against the Jets, but the Caps still lost in the skills competition. Despite the loss, he was named first star in his home arena. (Updated 02/09/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
That's a couple two-point games in a row for Ovie after a couple scoreless games in a row, which is pretty much how his season has gone. He's gone on little runs, but hasn't dominated consistently the way he once did. (Updated 02/09/2012).
02/12/2012 15:09 Rangers, Callahan stay hot, stop Caps
Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
02/09/2012 21:58 Jets rally late, beat Capitals in shootout
The Winnipeg Jets overcame a two-goal deficit in the final 2:15 of regulation, then prevailed in a shootout for a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
02/07/2012 21:45 Vokoun, Caps blank Panthers at home
Mathieu Perreault scored with 13 seconds elapsed, Alex Ovechkin had two goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Tuesday night to take over first place in the Southeast Division.
02/05/2012 15:25 Dissident Thomas, B's get well in D.C.
Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
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)
