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Laine hopes Jets will overshadow Ovechkin's run at career milestone

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WASHINGTON — The stage is set once again for Alexander Ovechkin to have another milestone moment on home ice against the Winnipeg Jets. But the man who grew up idolizing the Russian superstar hopes he and his teammates can steal the show — not to mention two points — from the defending Stanley Cup champions on Sunday night.

Ovechkin needs one more point to his 1,200 for his incredible career. He'll be looking for it as his team host the Jets at Capital One Arena (6 p.