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[DropThePuck]

But it's Ovechkin's attitude and enthusiasm off the ice that has the Capitals most excited.

"I love the youthful exuberance he brings to this team," Caps coach Glen Hanlon said Tuesday before his team's 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Whether it's a morning skate or a practice, he just loves to be here.

"He just loves hockey."

That love and enthusiasm was on full display during Tuesday night's contest; Ovechkin scored two goals and was named the game's first star.

Earlier Tuesday, while the Capitals went through their morning skate at the Air Canada Centre. Ovechkin, wearing his now-familiar tinted visor and loose-fitting skates, was all over the ice.

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[hockey2k]

He's currently on pace to become just the fourth rookie in NHL history to score 50 or more goals in a season. He'll certainly get the ice time to have a shot at matching the feat previously accomplished by Teemu Selanne (76), Mike Bossy (53) and Joe Nieuwendyk (51).

Well, I hope so! I picked him in my hockey pool over Crosby!

[HurricaneDuck]

I think he is better than crosby.

[PortBeach13]

No duh! Thats why he's going to win the rookie award.

[HurricaneDuck]

Well I wouldn't quite say no duh...It's still early in the season...Maybe with Crosby it's the calm before the storm...

[primstad]

yeah maybe, but Ovechkin has been inspirational for the caps! his presence is amazing...