Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin skates to the bench during Game 6 of their NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, May 12, 2013. (ADAM HUNGER/Reuters)

Alex Ovechkin's Hart Trophy win is fitting — for all the wrong reasons

Somehow this is almost perfect: Alexander Ovechkin, who played well for half a season, has won the Hart Trophy in what essentially was little more than half a National Hockey League season.
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May 12 ... Capitals cry foul over alleged Dorsett slew foot

May 11 ... Business as usual as Caps look to bounce Rangers

May 10 ... Mike Ribeiro buries overtime winner as Capitals take 3-2 series lead against Rangers

May 9 ... Capitals' Holtby playing himself into Olympic mix

May 8 ... Rangers even up series with Capitals

May 4 ... Green calmly comes through for Capitals

May 2 ... Capitals stay red hot, down Rangers in series opener

Apr 30 ... Contract talks not a distraction for Caps' Ribeiro

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