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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin eager to get back into lineup

Found February 03, 2012 on Washington Times:
PLAYERS: Alexander Ovechkin,  Nicklas Backstrom
TEAMS: Washington Capitals

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In their first nine games without Nicklas Backstrom, the Washington Capitals picked up nine points. Not a pace good enough to win the Southeast Division if it continued, but not too bad without a leading scorer and MVP. In the past three games without Backstrom and without the suspended Alex ...
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