Since drafting Alex Ovechkin first overall in 2004, the Capitals haven't had much success when he has been unable to take the ice. They could use him tonight seeing as they are going up against a red-hot goaltender.

Washington will be without its superstar for Friday night's battle at BankAtlantic Center versus the Florida Panthers and goaltender Tomas Vokoun, who is coming off back-to-back shutout efforts.