Sports NHL COVID-19 updates: Alex Ovechkin apologizes after Washington Capitals fined for protocol violation January 20, 2021Mike Brehm, USA TODAYComments Off on NHL COVID-19 updates: Alex Ovechkin apologizes after Washington Capitals fined for protocol violation Washington Capitals fined $100,000 for "social interactions among team members who were in close contact and who were not wearing face coverings."