Coach Adam Oates talks about the star winger's progress leading up to the NHL's award presentation. Alex Ovechkin is a finalist for both the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award, the winners will be announced Saturday evening.
Alex Ovechkin played the final two games of the Capitals' series against the Rangers with a hairline fracture in his left foot, according to a league source.
General Manager George McPhee discusses the officiating in the Capitals' first-round series against New York. John Tortorella criticizes Capitals for "whining."
Alex Ovechkin met with reporters Tuesday to discuss the Capitals' first-round exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs and downplayed his lack of offensive production against New York.
Washington's top line was the key driver in the team's ability to clinch a postseason berth, but once they were in the playoffs the unit disappeared combining for only three goals and none after Game 3.
As the Capitals head back to Madison Square Garden they know a solid start to Game 6 would go a long way to bolstering their efforts as they try to close out this first-round series.