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Ovechkin takes home Hart Trophy

The NHL finished handing out its season awards on Saturday, and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals took home the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player of the league.Ovechkin won the award for the third time in his career (2008, 2009) as the Russian star became the eighth player with as many as three MVPs, joining Wayne Gretzky (9), Gordie Howe (6), Eddie Shore (4), Bobby Clarke (3), Mario Lemieux (3), Howie Morenz (3) and Bobby Orr (3).Ovechkin led the NHL this season with 32 goals, scoring 24 in his final 23 games and tied with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby for third in the league with 56 points. He was first in power-play goals with 16 and led the Capitals to their fifth Southeast Division title in the past six years. The 27-year-old Moscow native was also a finalist in 2010.John Tavares of the New York Islanders and Crosby were also in the running for the award.Crosby won the Ted Lindsay award for most outstanding players as voted by fellow players for the second time in his ca...

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