The Washington Capitals notified the police when they discovered there was a death threat made against Alexander Ovechkin on a Pittsburgh Penguins message board.
The post read: "I'm killing Ovechkin. I'll go to jail. I don't care anymore."
"We became aware of an inappropriate comment on a message board and referred it to the appropriate authorities," according to a statement issued by the Capitals. "We appreciate their diligence and have every confidence in our club's safety."
Police say they have traced the threat to a 17-year old boy, who lives in Chambersburg, about 125 miles east of Pittsburgh. Lt. Kevin Kraus, of the Pittsburgh Police Department, said police have talked with the boy, but no charges have been filed.
The boy's name wasn't released because he's a juvenile.
Ovechkin has scored five goals against the Penguins in the first three games of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series.
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