Alex Ovechkin has a goal and two assists but it's Donald Brashear's first goal of the season, pictured, that leads the charge as the Capitals put away the New York Islanders, 5-2, on Thursday night. (John McDonnell - The Post)
Chris Samuels has remained in the Redskins' lineup despite an injured right knee, hoping to cope with the pain long enough to help earn an NFC playoff berth.
Fans of Texas already feel slighted by the BCS system but should Oklahoma lose in the Big 12 final, things could get sticky.
Kristi Toliver scores 22 of her 24 points in the second half as eighth-ranked Maryland drops No. 17 Purdue, 70-59, in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.