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Alex Ovechkin misses Washington Capitals' game with bruised heel

Mar. 5, 2009
NHL goal leader Alex Ovechkin missed the Washington Capitals' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night because of a bruised heel.
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NHL: Washington 4, Florida 2

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin scored two of Washington's four third-period goals Wednesday, pushing the Capitals to a 6-3 decision over Pittsburgh.

NHL: Washington 5, N.Y. Islanders 4 (OT)

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin's goal late in overtime Tuesday gave the Washington Capitals a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders, who have lost seven straight games.

NHL: Washington 4, Columbus 3 (OT)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner 2:28 into overtime, Tuesday to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over Columbus.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has agreed to a 13-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

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OTTAWA, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Alexander Ovechkin recorded his first four-goal game Saturday to help the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 8-6.

NHL: Washington 2, Florida 1

SUNRISE, Fla., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin and Brian Pothier scored for the Washington Capitals Saturday, leading them to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

NHL: Washington 3, Carolina 1

RALEIGH, N.C., March 25 (UPI) -- Alexander Ovechkin had a goal and an assist Saturday as the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-1.

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Contract dispute over Capitals' top scorer

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch