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Hot Clicks: Elsa Hosk; Alexander Ovechkin's mom ruining his game?

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After averaging over 100 points his first four seasons, Capitals LW Alexander Ovechkin fell to 85 points last year and has 51 points with just 13 games remaining in the season. Why the sudden decline? While some think it's because he toned down his reckless style of play for a more controlled game and others believe the team's former coach Bruce Boudreau stifled his confidence, the Washington Post has another theory: His mom screwed him up. According to a recent expose, his mom is "in his life in many other areas -- relationships with girls, with friends, with everyone. It's bizarre."

Mama's Boy

Alex Ovechkin :: Simon Bruty/SI

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Cyrus from Boulder kindly requested I make Victoria's Secret model Elsa Hosk the Lovely Lady of the Day. After doing some research, I have decided to fulfill his request.

Lovely Lady Of The Day

Elsa Hosk :: Randy Brooke/Getty Images

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Photo of the Day

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