ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, chases after Nashville Predators defenseman Kevin Klein, right, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Washington.

Photo by: Nick Wass

ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, chases after Nashville Predators defenseman Kevin Klein, right, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Washington.