Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin waits for a face off in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Drew O'Connor (10) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) stands on the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Utah Hockey Club centers Nick Schmaltz (8) and Logan Cooley (92) vie for the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) and center Dylan Strome (17) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)