NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Goalie Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils looks back as Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after he scored his first of two goals during the third period of an NHL hockey game at Prudential Center on December 23, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. Devils won 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is congratulated by teammates John Erskine, Joel Ward (42), Nicklas Backstrom and Dennis Wideman after scoring a goal against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the second period in Newark, N.J., Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. The Caps won 3-1 (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

