Exciting developments are happening for Washington Capitals fans, particularly with standout prospects Andrew Cristall and Hendrix Lapierre. Cristall, a 20-year-old winger in the WHL, made headlines by becoming the first player this season to surpass the 100-point mark, achieving 101 points with 37 goals and 64 assists in just 43 games. He demonstrated resilience during a recent game, where, despite taking a high stick to the mouth, he returned with a protective face shield and contributed significantly to his team's victory. On the other hand, Lapierre, a center for the Hershey Bears, has been named the AHL Player of the Week after breaking a 38-game goalless drought, scoring five points in just two games, leading to back-to-back wins for the Bears.
Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin is using the mid-season break from the 4 Nations Face-Off to focus on his fitness and prepare for a historic record chase. At 39 years old, he is leading the Capitals with 26 goals this season and needs just 16 more to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record of 894. Training with former NHL player Darius Kasparaitis, Ovechkin maintains a positive mindset, as he emphasizes the importance of simply enjoying the game while pursuing a remarkable milestone in his career.

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