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Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) skates during a drill at NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Despite optimism, injury may prevent Brooks Orpik from playing in Winter Classic

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and goalie Braden Holtby (70) celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braden Holtby matches season-high in saves in Capitals’ victory over Ottawa

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, right, from Sweden, celebrates his second goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, in Washington. Backstrom had a hat trick and the Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nicklas Backstrom records hat trick as Capitals polish off Lightning

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Capitals defenseman Mike Green sustained what the team is referring to as an upper-body injury in the Capitals' loss to Buffalo on Sunday. He'll be replaced by Jack Hillen. (Associated Press)

Jack Hillen hopes Capitals defense doesn’t skip a beat

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, celebrates his goal with right wing Joel Ward (42), defenseman Mike Green (52), defenseman Matt Niskanen (2), and others in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz shuffles Capitals’ top line ahead of Red Wings visit

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson in action during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tom Wilson rejoins Capitals after brief Hershey stint

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Joel Ward, left, celebrates his goal as Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo, from Finland, reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Calgary, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)

Joel Ward responds to demotion with pair of goals as Caps beat Flames

Associated Press

Florida Panthers fans reacts as Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich celebrates the final goal of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Sunrise, Fla. The Capitals won 5-4. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Brooks Laich to skip Capitals’ upcoming road trip with apparent shoulder injury

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates his goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals continue mastery over Panthers with shootout win

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, foreground, skates by during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Washington. The Sharks won 6-5 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Sharks’ shootout goal stems Capitals’ furious late-game rally

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates his second goal of the first period during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Alex Ovechkin scores pair as Caps blank Bruins for first win of season

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Andre Burakovsky, top, moves the puck on Montreal Canadiens' Max Pacioretty (67) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct 9, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Capitals rookies Andre Burakovsky, Liam O’Brien thrilled to make debut

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ Barry Trotz excited to begin journey with new organization

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Liam O'Brien (87) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Ron Hainsey (65) battle for the puck in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Liam O’Brien makes Washington Capitals roster after amateur tryout

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, celebrates after his goal in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Andre Burakovsky getting long look at center in Capitals training camp

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, skates on the ice during a pause in the action in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For Alex Ovechkin, ‘time to move forward’ with new coach, healthy knee

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times