Ovechkin Avoids the Malkin Mess as Capitals Keep Rolling

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals are not dealing with the same kind of issue that has followed Evgeni Malkin around. That matters because when stars enter the late stages of their careers, little things can turn into big front-office headaches fast. Washington does not have to guess about where its captain stands, and that kind of clarity is gold in a league that loves to test patience.