Capitals' physicality on defense 'bodes well' for future success

Alex Ovechkin wasn't taking the bait. Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic quickly dropped his gloves when he and the Washington Capitals star got tangled up near the goalmouth Wednesday night, but Ovechkin declined the invitation for a scrap.

Later, though, when Frederic pestered Ovechkin some more, the Russian gave the ...