Capital Olympians: Day 1

Olaf Kolzig, GER - 30 saves on 33 shots in 4-1 loss to the Czech Republic

Alexander Ovechkin, RUS - Goal, 4 shots on goal, even in 5-3 loss to Slovakia

Ivan Majeksy, SVK - No points or shots on goal, -1 in 5-3 win over Russia

What they're saying:

• "... Olaf Kolzig played an excellent game in goal." - AP
• "Canada will try to solve Germany goaltender Olaf Kolzig, who made 30 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Czech Republic on Wednesday... Despite the loss, Kolzig had several key saves that kept the underdog Germans in the game. " - AP
• "... and NHL rookie star Alexander Ovechkin had put Russia ahead with goals." - AP
• "...20-year-old sensation Alexander Ovechkin of the Capitals snapped a tie midway through the second period with a power-play goal for Russia... Ovechkin - the NHL's leading rookie scorer and a favorite for the Calder Trophy - restored Russia's lead." - Ticker
• "We must forget about this game," said Russia's Alexander Ovechkin, who scored a goal. "We play two games in two days all the time in the NHL, so that's OK." - AP