One Sad Hockey Player

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, screams and celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Mike Green, right, Dmitry Orlov, of Russia, second from left, and Jason Chimera (25) as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Brett Clark (7) skates away during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, screams and celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Mike Green, right, Dmitry Orlov, of Russia, second from left, and Jason Chimera (25) as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Brett Clark (7) skates away during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime.


Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Teddy Purcell (obscured) is congratulated by teammates Brett Clark (7), Steve Downie (9), Matt Gilroy (97) and Steven Stamkos, right, after scoring a goal as Washington Capitals center Mathieu Perreault, left, skates by during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Teddy Purcell (obscured) is congratulated by teammates Brett Clark (7), Steve Downie (9), Matt Gilroy (97) and Steven Stamkos, right, after scoring a goal as Washington Capitals center Mathieu Perreault, left, skates by during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.