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Ron Cook: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin can coexist among hockey's all-time greats
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Becomes Third Player in NHL to Score 800 Goals
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Ovechkin injured as Capitals lose to Maple Leafs in shootout
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Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals following death of father
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Alex Ovechkin takes leave of absence from Capitals
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Alex Ovechkin, on the verge of 1,000th NHL game, takes a look back
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Alex Ovechkin away from Capitals due to death of his father – KXAN Austin
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Key for Flyers is to match Alex Ovechkin's hits
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Stopping Capitals star Alex Ovechkin always a concern for opponents
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Alex Ovechkin leaves Capitals because of family matter - The Washington Post
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In Line For The Crown: Alex Ovechkin Embracing Tom Wilson As Leader, Prepping Him To Be Likely Next Captain Of Capitals - The Hockey News Washington Capitals News, Analysis and More
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Alex Ovechkin Pulls Out of All-Star Game - The New York Times
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Ovechkin moves to 2nd in goals with 802, passing Howe