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Ovechkin will take wins over playing time
Alex Ovechkin - W - Washington Capitals
April 24, 2012 - 3:25 PM ET

Alexander Ovechkin is not thrilled by decreased playing time, but he will play along if it means team success.

Ovechkin has averaged less than 20 minutes the past three games against Boston, including a series low 15:34 in Game 5. The decreased ice time may be eating away at him, but he will hold his emotions in check "if it's good for the team."

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