Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, is checked by Tampa Bay Lightning's Brian Lee during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike ... more 

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, is checked by Tampa Bay Lightning's Brian Lee during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) less