"Capitals practice is underway at KCI this morning and it appears as though the team is preparing a contingency plan in case Alex Ovechkin is suspended for his leaping hit against Pittsburgh's Zbynek Michalek.

There are four players wearing red jerseys, which signifies the top line, Ovechkin, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault and Alexander Semin. One would assume if Ovechkin is suspended, the other three will suit up as a unit against the Bruins; if he isn't, they will adjust accordingly. "