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Ovechkin, Capitals look to continue winning ways

Jan 13, 2008 - 1:55 PM Philadelphia (22-15-5) at Washington (18-20-5) 1:00 pm EST

WASHINGTON (Ticker) - Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals look to continue their winning ways when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Ovechkin, who is tied for second in the league with 32 goals, will be playing in his first game since signing the richest deal in NHL history.

The 22-year-old left wing inked a 13-year, $124 million contract on Thursday.

With Ovechkin leading the way, the Capitals have gone 5-1-2 in their last eight games to creep within two games of the .500 mark for the first time since November 1.

The Flyers will be looking to start a new winning streak after suffering a 4-3 overtime loss to Boston on Saturday. The setback halted a three-game winning streak for Philadelphia, which has still won six of its last eight contests.

Left wing Scott Hartnell has scored five goals in his last three games, including a hat trick against the New York Rangers on Thursday.

The Flyers and Capitals have split the two contests this season after Washington won all four last campaign.

The game is the second of a season-long five-game homestand for Washington.