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National Hockey League - The Washington Post
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National Hockey League Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (R) goes stick-to-stick with his double as he attends the unveiling of his wax figure, October 24, 2011 in Washington, DC. Ovechkin is only the
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National Hockey League - The Washington Post