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In an article titled “Falling Star,” Sports Illustrated writer Brian Cazeneuve gives ‘anecdotal evidence’ that the league has ‘figured out’ Capitals star Alex Ovechkin by being more physical.
Cazeneuve’s proof?
- Ovechkin started a fight with Brandon Dubinsky in a loss to the Rangers Dec. 12.
- He took a knee-to-knee hit from Matt Cooke against the Penguins recently.
- Phoenix’s Derek Morris took a hooking penalty against him only 19 seconds into the game.
So there you have it, folks. It only took five seasons, two MVPs, and a couple of goal scoring titles until fellow NHLers figured out Ovie. The key to success was there all along: Take penalties against him.
Check out the Sports Illustrated article for a laugh.
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Ben Sumner is the editor of Capitals Outsider and a contributor for Gunaxin.com. He also works for The Washington Post.
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