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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) has his shot blocked by New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from Slovakia, during the first period of Game 2 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For Capitals’ Jay Beagle, success on faceoffs is more than luck of the draw

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends as Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) attempts to deflect the shot against goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Joel Ward’s penchant for decisive-game heroics again spurs Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) moves the puck up the ice against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the first period of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Capitals ignoring past Game 7 failures, focusing on task of defeating Islanders

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts after the New York Islanders scored during the first period in Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Nikolay Kulemin’s goal prolongs playoff series as Islanders defeat Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, and assistant coach Lane Lambert, right, after Kuznetsov's goal during the third period of Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For Evgeny Kuznetsov, a night in the spotlight an uncomfortable feeling

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) defends with goalie Braden Holtby (70) as New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) works in front of the net during the third period in the opening game of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. The Islanders won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ Eric Fehr to miss at least two playoff games after sustaining injury

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, blocks a shot by New York Islanders' John Tavares during the second period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Uniondale, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Capitals hoping to avoid another slow start, early goal in Game 4

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) defends with goalie Braden Holtby (70) as New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) works in front of the net during the third period in the opening game of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. The Islanders won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braden Holtby: ‘I don’t think there would be any questions’ on Game 3 return

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, embraces goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) after Game 2 against the New York Islanders in an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Philipp Grubauer helps bail out Capitals on short-term notice

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

against the Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer, from Germany, lunges to knock the puck away during the second period of Game 2 against the New York Islanders in a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Philipp Grubauer steps in for Braden Holtby, plays well for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait (37) shoves Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) to the ice during the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Capitals’ opening performance a disappointment in many ways

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2013, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates next to New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are hitting Broadway to face the Blueshirts for the NHL playoffs for the second straight year. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman's facing his former team in Detroit. Ottawa and Montreal face off in a cross-border rivalry. And then there's Ovechkin vs. Tavares in a full slate of compelling Eastern Conference first-round matchups. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

After year away from playoffs, Alex Ovechkin eager to lift Stanley Cup

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) blocks a puck with his mask against the Ottawa Senators during first period NHL action in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday April 4, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Braden Holtby looking to move past record-setting season, leave mark on playoffs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle, reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

Eric Fehr, Tom Wilson, Jay Beagle all return to practice for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz puts his hand on Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) on the bench in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1, in a shootout. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz’s experience something Capitals hope can be playoff advantage

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates his goal with Troy Brouwer (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ victory takes them one step closer to first-round home-ice advantage

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, center, celebrates with Karl Alzner, left, and John Carlson, right, after defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, April 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Capitals accomplish goal, fulfill expectations by qualifying for postseason

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Matt Niskanen (2) and Joel Ward, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Washington. It was Ovechkins' 50th goal of the year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin’s sixth 50-goal season occurs in the midst of a rapidly evolving NHL

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period on an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Alex Ovechkin a game-time decision Thursday with lower-body injury

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville, left, celebrates his goal with center Mikael Granlund (64), from Finland, as defenseman Nate Prosser (39) and left wing Zach Parise (11) come to join, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Washington. The Wild won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Late turnover by Mike Green all Wild needed to defeat Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times