The Capital’s Captain remained on the ice after formal practice had ended on Monday, working on his close-range goal scoring.  

Ovechkin received shots from the point by Caps defensmen, working on tipping and shot deflections. (Video by Jill Sorenson)

Now this is something u don’t see everyday. Ovechkin tip drill #Capspic.twitter.com/xO4C9w6VtM

— Jill Sorenson (@JillCSN) November 28, 2016

Ovechkin has scored a number of “dirty”, close-range goals so far this season. The extra work may represent a further intended shift by Ovechkin, to adjust his game, as he looks to move scoring chances from the outside, focusing more on net-front chances.

.@ovi8 stays out late today to work on tipping. #RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/pElQh040tH

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 28, 2016

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@capitals practice. @aleksandrovechkinofficial working on deflections #washingtoncapitals #ovechkin #hockey #practice

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Ovechkin spoke with the media after practice today, where he was asked about his extra net-front work:

After this morning’s practice @ovi8 talked about adding elements like a net front presence to his game. #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/Bjk2ATnRin

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 28, 2016

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Ready to take game 6. #CapsPens #Capitals #RockTheRed @aleksandrovechkinofficial @washingtoncaps @monsportsnet #Caps #Hockey #NHL @NHL #becauseitsthecup Спасибо!

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