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Capitals: Alex Ovechkin is top star of the week

ByCJ Witt|
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Capitals left wing Alexander Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot on net during the Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals NHL game on January 29, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 29: Capitals left wing Alexander Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot on net during the Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals NHL game on January 29, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 02: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena on February 2, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 02: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals looks on before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena on February 2, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The all-star break has come and gone.

We’re now into the second half of the season. Games seem to get bigger, more intense and flat-out, more fun for fans to watch. The playoffs are not too far down the road and it becomes more and more clear where teams stand.

The Capitals stand at the top of the metro division. They will still have work to do however. Their lead is now only four points after looking like they would run away with the division title. The Penguins are hot on their heels. Washington’s results don’t look as hot since early December, Pittsburgh is one of the league’s best since then. Can the Caps hold on?

That’s a question better saved for later. Now, we get go back to naming stars of the week after a week off. You missed it, don’t deny it. At some point you will have to admit that this is in fact a highlight of your week. Who can blame you?

And we’re starting…NOW!

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