The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, and the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby take part in the outdoor Winter Classic game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Jan. 1, 2011.

Ovechkin, left, and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz get invoved in a tussle during the Winter Classic in Pittsburgh on Jan. 1, 2011.

Ovechkin shoots against Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2011.

Ovechkin, center, celebrates after teammate Mike Knuble scored a goal against Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2011.

Ovechkin salutes fans after Washington's 3-1 victory over host Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2011.

Ovechkin, left, celebrates his 50th goal and Nicklas Backstrom's 100th point after a game against the Atlanta Thrashers on April 9, 2010 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

Ovechkin celebrates his team's first goal during a game against the Atlanta Thrashers.

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly presents Ovechkin with the Presidents' Trophy before a game against the Atlanta Thrashers on April 9, 2010. The trophy is honor of the Capitals having the league's best record.

Ovechkin (R) of Russia skates next to Sidney Crosby of Canada in the third period during the quarterfinal game of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ovechkin shakes hands with Crosby after Canada's 7-3 victory of Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ovechkin sits on the bench during the quarterfinal loss to Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ovechkin is seen after the men's preliminary game between Russia and the Czech Republic on day 10 of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ovechkin celebrates after Evgeni Malkin scored a third period goal during the preliminary game between Russia and the Czech Republic.

Ovechkin checks the Czech Republic's Jaromir Jagr to the ice in the third period of a preliminary round game.

Washington Capitals and Team Russia player Ovechkin answers questions during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals poses with his Team Russia Olympic Jersey on Jan. 30, 2010 in Arlington, Va.

Washington Capitals fans celebrate Ovechkin's hat trick during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb. 7, 2010 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

Ovechkin takes a shot during a game against the Atlanta Thrashers on Feb. 5, 2010 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

Dan Girardi of the New York Rangers commits a holding penalty on Ovechkin during the third period on Feb. 4, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 6-5.

Ovechkin smiles against the New York Rangers on Feb. 4, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Tom Poti (left) celebrates his third period goal against the New York Rangers with Ovechkin on Feb. 4, 2010 at Madison Square Garden.

Nicklas Backstrom (left), Alex Ovechkin (middle) and Alexander Semin of the Washington Capitals celebrate Ovechkin's goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during on Dec. 12, 2009 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Ovechkin (L) and Alexander Semin talk before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on Nov. 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.

Ovechkin returns to the bench following a goal by Alexander Semin (not shown) against the Phildelphia Flyers at the Wachovia Center on Oct. 6, 2009 in Philadelphia.

Ovechkin (middle) celebrates his second period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Alexander Semin during their preseason game on Sept. 23, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

Ovechkin accepts the Hart Memorial Trophy during the 2009 NHL Awards at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort on June 18, 2009 in Las Vegas.

Ovechkin is escorted by showgirls as he arrives at the 2009 NHL Awards at the Palms Casino Resort on June 18, 2009 in Las Vegas.

(L-R) Former NHL player Mark Napier, Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin and San Jose Sharks center Jeremy Roenick participate in the NHL Charity Shootout at the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 17, 2009.

The Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin poses with the Lester B. Pearson Award, the Hart Trophy and the Maurice Richard Trophy following the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas on June 18, 2009.

Ovechkin, left, and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins shake hands after Pittsburgh's 6-2 victory in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 13, 2009.

Ovechkin leaves the ice following a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 13, 2009.

Ovechkin hits Jordan Staal of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 13, 2009.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his first-period goal with Sergei Fedorov in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins on May 6, 2009.

Ovechkin sits on the bench during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 6, 2009.

Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his third goal of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 4, 2009.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby looks on as workers collect hats thrown on the ice following Ovechkin's third goal of the night in the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 4, 2009.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals skates past Brooks Orpik of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 2, 2009.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals battles Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 2, 2009.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals shakes the hand of Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers after defeating him during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

(L-R) Alexaner Semin, Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green of the Washington Capitals celebrate their goal at 16:44 of the second period against the New York Rangers during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Ovechkin skates against the New York Rangers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 5-3.

Ovechkin skates the puck past Ryan Callahan of the New York Rangers during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Ovechkin skates against the New York Rangers during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin shoots past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek to score his 50th goal of the season on March 19, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.

Ovechkin celebrates with his stick after scoring his 50th goal of the season during the first period on March 19, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.

Ovechkin is congratulated by teammates Mike Green (52) and Shaone Morrisonn (26) after scoring his 50th goal of the season.

Ovechkin acknowledges the crowd after scoring his 50th goal of the season during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 19, 2009.

Ovechkin, center, celebrates his 200th NHL goal with Alexander Semin, left, and Mike Green against the Los Angeles Kings in Washington on Feb. 5, 2009. Ovechkin is the fourth player in league history to score 200 goals in his first four seasons, joining Wayne Gretzky, Mike Bossy and Mario Lemieux.

Ovechkin beats Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo for the game-clinching goal in a shootout as the Eastern Conference won the NHL All-Star Game 12-11 in Montreal on Jan. 25, 2009.

Ovechkin celebrates thrills Montreal fans with his goal in the Skills competition during the NHL All-Star weekend on Jan. 24, 2009.

Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin, left, jokes around with Ovechkin during the NHL Superskills competition in Montreal, Jan. 24, 2009. The incident quieted critics who said the two Russian stars no longer get along off the ice.

Ovechkin in action against the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 19, 2008.

Ovechkin in action during a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 19, 2008.

Ovechkin poses with the Hart Memorial Trophy, the Lester B. Pearson Award, the Art Ross Trophy, and the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy during the NHL Awards Show on June 12, 2008.

Ovechkin signs for fans as he arrives for the NHL Awards Show on June 12, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

Ovechkin poses with the Hart Memorial Trophy, the Lester B. Pearson Award, the Art Ross Trophy and the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy during a portrait session on June 12, 2008.

Ovechkin celebrates after Russia scored the winning goal in overtime against Canada in the gold medal game of the World Hockey Championships at Quebec City, Quebec on May 18, 2008.

Ovechkin kisses his medal after Russia's win at the 2008 World Hockey Championships.

Ovechkin lays on the ice Russia's gold medal victory at the 2008 World Hockey Championships.

Ovechkin, right, and fellow Russian national team player Ilya Kovalchuk speak during a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, not pictured, at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 20, 2008 to celebrate Russia's World Hockey Championship gold medal win.

Ovechkin checks Finland's Antti-Jussi Niemi during the 2008 World Hockey Championships.

Ovechkin lines up in position prior to a faceoff against the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 30, 2008.

Ovechkin shoots the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb. 6, 2008.

Ovechkin shoots the puck past Philadelphia's Lasse Kukkonen on Nov. 23, 2007.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, chats with Russia's national team coach Vyacheslav Bykov, center, and Ovechkin during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 22, 2007.

Ovechkin shoots against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 6, 2007.

Ovechkin tapes his stick during a game against the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 24, 2007.

Ovechkin shoots the puck against the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 19, 2008.

Ovechkin during the 2007 NHL All-Star Skills contest on Jan. 23, 2007 in Dallas.

Ovechkin skates with the puck during the 2007 NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 24, 2007 in Dallas.

Ovechkin skates out onto the ice during introductions to the 2007 NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 24, 2007 in Dallas.

Ovechkin helps build a structure during the Habitat for Humanity event at the American Airlines Center on Jan. 23, 2007 in Dallas.

Ovechkin poses for a portrait for the 2007 NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 22, 2007 in Dallas.

Ovechkin, left, with Wayne Gretzky, right, during the 2006 NHL Draft held on June 24, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada.

Ovechkin at the NHL Awards Show on June 22, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada.

Ovechkin, left, and Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby arrive at the NHL Awards Show on June 22, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada.

Ovechkin celebrates his goal for Russia during World Hockey Championships against the Czech Republic on May 18, 2006 in Riga, Latvia.

Ovechkin shoots on Slovakia's goal during the World Hockey Championships on May 10, 2006 in Riga, Latvia.

Ovechkin celebrates a goal for Russia against Canada's Martin Brodeur during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.

Ovechkin, left, and the United States' Chris Chelios clash during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.

Ovechkin celebrates after completing a hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sept. 30, 2005.

Washington's Ovechkin is introduced at a press conference on Sept. 1, 2004 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC.

Ovechkin after he was picked first overall by Washington in the 2004 NHL Draft on June 26, 2004 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.

Ovechkin warms up before Russia's gold medal game against Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Jan. 4, 2005 in Grand Forks, N.D.

Ovechkin, center, and Alexei Yashin, right, pose with their bronze medals after the World Hockey Championships on May 15, 2005 in Vienna.

Ovechkin, left, and Canada's Sidney Crosby shake hands after Canada's gold medal win at the World Junior Hockey Championships on Jan. 4, 2005.

Ovechkin, left, Evgeni Malkin, center, and Alvaro Montoya watch the action prior to the start of the USA vs. Canada baseball game at the Durham Bulls Park during the NHL Entry Draft on June 24, 2004.

Ovechkin takes batting practice prior to the start of the USA vs. Canada baseball game at the Durham Bulls Park during the NHL Entry Draft on June 24, 2004.

Ovechkin throws out one of the first pitches prior to the start of the USA vs. Canada baseball game at the Durham Bulls Park during the NHL Entry Draft on June 24, 2004.

Ovechkin skates against the New York Islanders on Dec. 22, 2007.

Ovechkin and his guest arrive for the 2008 NHL Awards Show on June 12, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.

Ovechkin celebrates after Russia's gold medal victory in the World Hockey Championships on May 18, 2008 in Quebec City, Canada.