Ted's Take

Here is the news release regarding Fan Appreciation Week for the Washington Capitals. Thank you.

Alex doesn’t have it all. We need to make the playoffs. And then one day, we need to hoist a Stanley Cup just like Tampa did. And then we can say “Ovechkin has it all.”

Alex doesn’t have it all. We need to make the playoffs. And then one day, we need to hoist a Stanley Cup just like Tampa did. And then we can say "Ovechkin has it all." Also, I would never overlook Tampa as a foe. They still have two of the best players in the NHL and they are playing hard now for pride as we saw in their last game against the Florida Panthers. I expect tonight to be a tough, emotional game. Every point is crucial for us as a team. Focus on tonight and getting two points. One game at a time.

Thank you. We embrace all of our loyal fans from Baltimore. Come on out to Verizon Center. There are just three home games left in the regular season starting next Tuesday. I am hopeful we can sell out the building and get lots of energy to help us win all three.

I hope MSM got the facts right and broke a good story. If not - yikes - who can you believe these days?