Ovechkin scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Ovechkin unsurprisingly led the Capitals with five shots on goal as well. While it's possible that a prolonged absence from Nicklas Backstrom may hamper Ovechkin's production somewhat in the early going, the 30-year-old Russian has proven to be a multi-category stud throughout his career, and is being justifiably taken first overall in all formats. Another 50-goal season is certainly as possibility, so draft him with confidence.