Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates with teammates Mike Green (52), Matt Bradley (10), David Steckel (3), and Chris Clark (17) after scoring in the final seconds of the third period to tie the game against the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game Saturday night, Nov. 15, 2008 in Newark, N.J. The Devils beat the Capitals 6-5 in a shootout. AP Photo logo AP Photo 15 months ago

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates with teammates Mike Green (52), Matt Bradley (10), David Steckel (3), and Chris Clark (17) after scoring in the final seconds of the third period to tie the game against the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game Saturday night, Nov. 15, 2008 in Newark, N.J. The Devils beat the Capitals 6-5 in a shootout.

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