Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals' John Carlson, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' RJ Umberger chase a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Cody Goloubef fight for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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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)

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Buffalo Sabres' Philip Varone (84) battles for a rebound with Washington Capitals' Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer (20) celebrates his goal with Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Washington Capitals' defenseman Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal with defenseman Dmitry Orlov (81), of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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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)

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Patriot: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will represent Russia in the Olympics. He says he is proud that his country is hosting the games and has some "secret stuff" to keep the Sochi venues secure.