Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin was for the consecutive year named Washington D.C. Sportsman of the Year. The award was presented in a ceremony held on Tuesday.
"Ovechkin was honored for leading the League with 56 goals, finishing second with 110 points and helping the Caps win their second straight Southeast Division title," it was announced. "He added 11 goals and 21 points in 14 playoff games as the Caps advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs."
At the NHL Awards Ceremony in June, Ovechkin garnered quite a collection of trophies -- repeating as winner of the Hart Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award and Rocket Richard Trophy. And he became the first player to repeat as League MVP since Dominik Hasek in 1997-98.
Ovechkin also was honored for having the best play of the year for his incredible goal in Game 5 of the first round of playoffs against the New York Rangers.
Also honored was Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee who was chosen sports executive of the year.
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