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Outlook Alex Ovechkin
Ovechkin looks to capitalize on power play against winless Kings
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals host the winless Los Angeles Kings tonight at Capital One Arena in an advantageous home matchup where Washington enters as the favorite. Ovechkin is currently skating on the third line alongside Ilya Protas and Ivan Miroshnichenko at even strength, but he remains locked into his prime spot on Washington's top power-play unit. The 41-year-old veteran has collected three points over his last six games and now faces his former teammate Darcy Kuemper (confirmed) in net for Los Angeles in an average scoring environment.
Our projection models anticipate a productive evening for Ovechkin, forecasting ~1 point, ~2–3 shots on goal, and a good chance to score, adding up to roughly 3.1 fantasy points. His elite power-play deployment against a struggling Kings penalty kill keeps his offensive ceiling elevated. Looking at the weekly slate, Washington plays just twice this week, leaving only one remaining contest after tonight for a projected 5.2 total fantasy points. While the weekly volume is light, his single-game upside against a winless opponent makes him a reliable lineup choice. Today’s action: Start.
