In recent episodes of Locked On Capitals, the focus has been on the Washington Capitals' star players, particularly Alex Ovechkin  Ovechkin is making the most of the NHL's 4 Nations break by setting up a small training camp in Miami with his family. At 39 years old, he's still in remarkable shape, boasting 26 goals and 17 assists so far this season. With just 16 goals required to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, Ovechkin emphasized the importance of balancing hard work with relaxation as he prepares for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, rookie Matvei Michkov impressed with a strong performance, scoring two goals for the Philadelphia Flyers, but faced some criticism for a bold style of play. Despite struggling recently in terms of scoring points, he still ranks third in rookie scoring with 36 points in 55 games. Ovechkin offered some friendly advice to Michkov and other young players, encouraging them to focus on hard work rather than showboating. Additionally, the podcast highlighted Tom Wilson’s evolution this season, where he's reduced his fighting in favor of contributing positively on the ice, setting himself up for potential career-highs in goals and points.

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