I spy, with my little hockey betting eye, something that is….GR8.

Taking a page from Bill Belichick’s book, Alexander Ovechkin was caught watching the New York Rangers’ practice today and asked to leave the premises. That the best player in the world is resorting to spying should tell you a lot about how the Capitals odds look right now. The Caps are in deep trouble after losing Games 1 and 2 at home. With the Caps’ questionable goaltending and a blueline that doesn’t seem physical enough, some NHL betting fans are wondering if the Capitals aren’t built for the playoffs.

We can’t count the Caps out of the Stanley Cup odds just yet, as they have oodles of talent and fared well at Madison Square Garden this season. But an early online betting playoff exit is increasingly likely. If it happens, you can bet at the sportsbook that the Caps will explore the UFA waters for bigger, tougher defensemen.