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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Opens scoring in Game 7 win

Given a chance to reach his first Stanley Cup Finals, Ovechkin left nothing to chance. His goal put the Capitals in control and marked the fifth time he's found the scoresheet against the Lightning this postseason. The Capitals and fantasy owners will be hoping Ovechkin can replicate his Tampa performances in the Cup finals, as all four of his goals in the Eastern finals came in each of the four games played at Amalie Arena.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Big goal just not enough

Ovechkin rang the crossbar before finding twine late in the third, but that goal wasn't enough to lift his team to a Game 5 win. The Caps are down 3-2 in the series and Ovie will need a big effort in Game 6 to extend the series.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Two points in Game 2 victory

The Caps' top line of Ovie, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson combined for seven points in the lopsided victory, continuing a brilliant postseason for the team's captain. Ovechkin now has 10 goals and 19 points in 14 games and he's been remarkably consistent, only getting held off the scoresheet three times -- with two of those zeros coming in the first round against the Blue Jackets. The 32-year-old has his first Stanley Cup appearance within his grasp, so don't expect him to slow down as the series shifts to Washington on Tuesday.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Hangs two power-play points on Bolts

Ovi was a major headache for the home team, with his top highlight derived from his absolute rocket of a one-timer that bulged twine in the waning moments of the first period. He's now up to 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) through 13 playoff games, looking every bit like a man determined to claim the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Sets up OT winner in Game 6

At long last, Washington managed to overcome its nemesis and advance to the conference finals for the first time in two decades, and the captain played a big role in getting that monkey off the franchise's back. His quick pass up the middle to Evgeny Kuznetsov sprung the center for a breakaway that he made no mistake on, giving Ovechkin his 15th point (eight goals, seven assists) in 12 games this postseason. The 32-year-old will need to come up big again as the Caps look to get past the Lightning and advance to the Stanley Cup.