He's been fine for almost 20 games now. That was my point. It's not like he's been awful all season long.
Top line is basically cycling with only two players which doesn't really lead to great possesion or chances. Ovechkin needs to start battling more and get engaged.
As a lot of people are speculating, either he's playing injured, or just floating. Either way that 1st line is suffering, as you stated, with only 2 players cycling they are nowhere as dangerous as they have been.
I'll admit Ovechkin looks a little off at times, but man our standards are insane for him:
Since Jan 1st.: