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Article: Capitals Rookie Joins Elite Group
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- April 14, 2006
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04-14-2006
Dateline: ATLANTA
Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Eminger, left, goes to the ice as he collides with Atlanta Thrashers center Derek MacKenzie (21) during the first period of their NHL hockey game Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin became only the second rookie in NHL history with 50 goals and 100 points when he scored against the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night.
Ovechkin scored his 50th goal at 13:01 of the first period with a shot from the top of the left circle. Atlanta goalie Mike Dunham appeared to be screened in front by defenseman Garnet Exelby.
Ovechkin picked up ...