Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his empty-net goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)