To say that forward Alex Ovechkin has been a blessing to the Washington Capitals is a huge understatement. The Washington Capitals drafted Ovechkin during a trying time in their franchise’s history. Within three seasons (with the help of Bruce Boudreau), Ovechkin helped lead the Washington Capitals from finishing in third-to-last place in 2003-2004 to making the playoffs.
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Today on September 17th, Alex Ovechkin turns 30 years old. The Washington Capitals realize that their Stanley Cup window is closing. To try to get their superstar at least one Stanley Cup, the Washington Capitals have been making bold moves to strengthen their roster.