Washington Capitals star forward Alexander Ovechkin was named the NHL’s MVP for the second straight season.
Ovechkin was the only player in the league to top the 50 goal mark this year in leading the Capitals to the second round of the playoffs.
He beat out rival Evgeni Malkin, who helped lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup.
He was also given the Lester Pearson Award for being the league’s Most Oustanding Player.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed left wing Quintin Laing to a one-year contract.
He played in just one game for the Capitals last season because of a torn spleen, cutting his year short.
Laing did return to the ice after two months, but did so with the Hershey Bears, helping to lead them to the AHL title.
In his 43-game NHL career, Laing has tallied one goal and six assists. He provides the Capitals some veteran depth in their minor league system.
The Washington Capitals could be spending their New Year’s Day playing hockey…. outside.
In what has become a new NHL tradition and the most popular day of the season, an outdoor game will be played in a stadium on New Year’s Day.
This year, the Boston Bruins will host the game at historic Fenway Park, which should make it even more special.
The Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers are both being considered as the opponent for the Bruins.
