Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Downplaying In NHL Fantasy Week 14

Alexander Ovechkin nails the hat trick this season, ending up on the Fantasy Cold Front for the third time.

Marian Gaborik is supposed to be a superstar for the Rangers but is failing to match his excellent talent in the past week.

Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks is injured, plus other superstars are continuing to cool down along with the weather.

Note:  Stats are taken from December 27 to January 3.

Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings Goalie

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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 22: Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings scrambles to get back in position in a game against the Vancouver Canucks on December 22, 2010 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings defeated the Canucks 5-4 in overtim

Although he does have a win, Howard has been poor between the posts over the past week. He has given up seven goals in the past two games for a 3.67 goal against average for the week. He also has a poor save percentage at .877.

Five More Cold Goalies

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BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 23: Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres plays goal against the Florida Panthers at HSBC Arena on December 23, 2010 in Buffalo, New York. Florida won 4-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

1. Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres

2. Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils

3. Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes

4. Craig Anderson, Colorado Avalanche

5. Jaroslav Halak, St. Louis Blues

Previous Cold Goalies

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ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 20: Roberto Luongo #1 of the Vancouver Canucks looks to make a save against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on December 20, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Canucks beat the Blues 3-1. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty

Week 2: Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils

Week 3: Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks

Week 4: Craig Anderson, Colorado Avalanche

Week 5: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins

Week 6: Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils

Week 7: Jaroslav Halak, St. Louis Blues

Week 8: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

Week 9: Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes

Week 10: Craig Anderson, Colorado Avalanche

Week 11: Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils

Week 12: Jaroslav Halak, St. Louis Blues

Week 13: Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks

Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 30: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks to pass against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center on December 30, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Sharks defeated the Blackhawks 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

For the third time this season, one of the best defenders in the game ends up chilling on the icy cold front. He did take six shots on goal but did not score or assist on any goals either. Unfortunately for his owners, he is minus-two for the week.

Five More Cold Defensemen

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NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 22: Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on November 22, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Capitals 5-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

1. Mike Green, Washington Capitals

2. Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings

3. Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs

4. Sergei Gonchar, Ottawa Senators

5. Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins

Previous Cold Defensemen

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TORONTO,ON - DECEMBER 28: Joni Pitkanen #25 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes a big hit from Dion Phaneuf #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in a game on December 28, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Week 2: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks

Week 3: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings

Week 4: Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs

Week 5: Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues

Week 6: Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Week 7: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks

Week 8: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings

Week 9: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers

Week 10: Dan Boyle, San Jose Sharks

Week 11: Mike Green, Washington Capitals

Week 12: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers

Week 13: Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks Center

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UNIONDALE, NY - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on December 16, 2010 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Getzlaf is on the IR after taking a puck to the nose last week. He is out for four to six weeks after visiting another specialist this week.

Five More Cold Centers

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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals looks on during the 2011 NHL Winter Classic Practice on December 31, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

1. Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals

2. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

3. Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning

4. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

5. Patrick Elias, New Jersey Devils

Previous Cold Centers

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 16: Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on December 16, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Week 2: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals

Week 3: Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks

Week 4: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins

Week 5: John Tavares, New York Islanders

Week 6: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning

Week 7: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings

Week 8: Henrik Sedin, Vancouver Canucks

Week 9: Jason Spezza, Ottawa Senators

Week 10: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning

Week 11: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals

Week 12: Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning

Week 13: Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes

Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers Right Wing

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NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Marion Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers takes a shot during a game against the New Jersey Devils on December 29, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers won 3-1. (Photo by Lou Capozzola/Getty Images)

The superstar for the New York Rangers is having one of his rougher seasons, and it has continued over the past week. He failed to dish out any assists, although he remained neutral in the plus/minus category, which essentially is a plus for his fantasy owners during his rough stretch. He disappointed, though, taking just six shots on goal, although he did score once.

Five More Cold Right Wings

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NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Atlanta Thrashers at the Prudential Center on December 31, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

1. Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils

2. Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks

3. Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames

4. Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals

5. Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators

Previous Cold Right Wings

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NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 31: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Atlanta Thrashers at the Prudential Center on December 31, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Week 2: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames

Week 3: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers

Week 4: Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks

Week 5: Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning

Week 6: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames

Week 7: Patric Hornqvist, Nashville Predators

Week 8: Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils

Week 9: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers

Week 10: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks

Week 11: Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals

Week 12: Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks

Week 13: Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils

Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Left Wing

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals walks off the ice after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on January 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo b

Ovechkin has unfortunately hit the hat trick on the cold list after 14 weeks. Although he took 11 shots on goal, he made just one in the past week. He has not tallied any assists, but at least he didn’t hurt his owners, staying neutral in the plus/minus category. The great thing about Ovechkin, though, is that a monster week is coming sooner than later.

Five More Cold Left Wings

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TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 30: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates up ice with the puck in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 30, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Blue Jackets defeated the Leafs 3-2. (Ph

1. Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets

2. Michael Cammalleri, Montreal Canadiens

3. Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres

4. Alexandre Burrows, Vancouver Canucks

5. Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers

Previous Cold Left Wings

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SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 17: Thomas Vanek #26 of the Buffalo Sabres skates prior to the game against the Florida Panthers on December 17, 2010 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Sabres 6-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Gett

Week 2: Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils

Week 3: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Week 4: Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils

Week 5: Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils

Week 6: Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils

Week 7: Alexandre Burrows, Vancouver Canucks

Week 8: Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks

Week 9: Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets

Week 10: Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Ducks

Week 11: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Week 12: Dustin Penner, Edmonton Oilers

Week 13: Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres