It caused more than a ripple of concern among Washington Capitals fans when Alex Ovechkin left practice early one day this week.
Ovechkin and the Capitals say there's no need to be alarmed. The reigning two-time MVP says he was just self-policing his emotions.
The Capitals lead the league in scoring with 46 more goals than the second best Vancouver Canucks (272). The team features Alex Ovechkin, who has again scored 50.
If Ovechkin is to be taken at his word, it is further evidence of a Capitals team that is maturing, but not yet fully mature as it prepares to open the postseason with Thursday's Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.
The young Capitals aren't the playoffs babies they were two years ago, giddy with excitement just to be there and done after one series. Last year was as an adolescent stage for the team, with some experience under the belt but lessons to be learned. They lasted two series.
Now, well, they're not quite fully grown. If they were, then the team's captain wouldn't have to be pulling himself out of practice to keep his nerves at bay.
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