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Russia forward Yevgeni Malkin lies on the ice in the closing minutes of the third period in men's quarterfinal hockey game against Finland at Bolshoy Arena at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Finland defeated Russia 3-1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Mr. President, was your seat facing the rink?

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Russia forwards Alexander Radulov, from left, Alexander Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk watch play against Finland late in the third period of a men's quarterfinal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Russia hockey eliminated from Olympics with loss to Finland

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk, left, reacts after scoring against Norway goaltender Lars Haugen for a goal in the second period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Russia beats Norway 4-0, dodges hockey elimination

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk reacts after Kovalchuk scoring a goal against Norway in the second period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Russians stay alive for hockey gold with rout of Norway

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Russia forward Pavel Datsyuk reacts after scoring a goal against the USA in the second period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Datsyuk declines to talk, letting his play speak

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Russia forward Alexander Ovechkin, left, keeps the puck from Sovenia defenseman Matic Podlipnik in the first period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Alex Ovechkin’s quick goal gets Russia off to a winning start in opener

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

USA goaltender Jonathan Quick stands in the crease during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Russia, Canada, US ready to roll in men’s hockey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Russia forward Alexander Ovechkin waits to rotate into a drill during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Alex Ovechkin gets to work in Sochi with relaxed attitude

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Russia forward Alexander Ovechkin looks to score during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Ovechkin arrives in Russia to lead hockey hopes

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Russia's Alexander Ovechkin waits for faceoff in the third period of a men's preliminary round ice hockey game against the Czech Republic at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Caps coach hopes Alex Ovechkin writes ‘Cinderella story’

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, center, celebrates his goal with defenseman Karl Alzner, left; left wing Martin Erat (10), from the Czech Republic; center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden; and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Washington. It was Ovechkin's 40th goal of the season. The Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin scores his 40th goal, lifts Capitals to 4-2 win over Winnipeg

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his game-winning goal in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Alex Ovechkin doesn’t miss twice, nails overtime winner for Capitals

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), from Sweden, and left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40), also from Sweden, celebrate Nyquist's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin scores in OT; Capitals top Reds Wings 6-5

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

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Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) deflects a shot by Washington Capitals center Casey Wellman (48) during the shootout of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. The Red Wings won 4-3. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Capitals come up empty in extended shootout, lose to Red Wings

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a wrap-around attempt by Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Howard helps Red Wings beat Capitals 4-3 in SO

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen, right, carries the puck across the blue line as Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets beat the Capitals 5-2. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Alex Ovechkin a career-worst minus-5 as Capitals fall in Columbus

Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen, left, and Jack Johnson celebrate Johansen's goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Johansen’s 2 goals push CBJ past Capitals, 5-2

Associated Press

Russians face high stakes in Olympic men’s hockey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia, celebrates his second goal with Braden Holtby (70) and Washington fans during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Green scores OT goal; Capitals beat Sabres 5-4

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press