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Washington Capitals News: Ovechkin, Backstrom, Orpik

The Washington Capitals have had a lot going on in the past few days despite not playing since Saturday. Let’s take a look at everything that the Capitals are up to as they prepare for their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.

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Captain Alex Ovechkin is in a bit of a goal drought and he is currently tied for the career lead for goals scored by a Russian with former teammate Sergei Fedorov. The first line has been struggling as of late. Barry Trotz decided to pull out the ace in his back pocket by reuniting center Nicklas Backstrom with Ovechkin on the first line in practice on Monday.