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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin (71), both of Russia, play during the first period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in
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Alexander Ovechkin - News - IMDb
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Winter Classic win over Chicago Blackhawks another sign Washington Capitals could be on verge of breakthrough - Sports Illustrated
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