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Washington Capitals' Andre Burakovsky, right, of Austria, looks for an open shot as Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) ** FILE **

Capitals will need to contain Werenski-Jones pairing in first round

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer reaches for the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals starting Grubauer in goal vs Columbus; Foligno back

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday, March 24, 2018. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Capitals’ playoff hopes could start with Philipp Grubauer

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer reaches for the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Philipp Grubauer to start for Capitals in Game 1 vs. Blue Jackets

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, battles for the puck against New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (35) and defenseman Will Butcher (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals close regular season with two Alex Ovechkin goals, a win over Devils

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin to play against Nashville Predators

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) knocks the puck away from New York Islanders center Anthony Beauvillier (72) as Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) defends, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 16, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz open to using both Braden Holtby, Philipp Grubauer for playoffs

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Monday, March 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Alex Ovechkin joins NHL’s exclusive 600-goal club

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman (11) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holby on verge of being replaced by Philipp Grubauer ‘for a bit’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Capitals 3-2. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach) **File**

Capitals prepare for outdoor game with indoor practice; Holtby to start Saturday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, is seen against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. The Blue Jackets won 5-1. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) **File**

Capitals look forward to Stadium Series game while recovering from tough February

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny (6) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Capitals acquire D Michal Kempny in trade with Blackhawks

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Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Tatar (21) watches his shot go past Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during overtime of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, in Washington. Detroit won 5-4. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Capitals’ rally falls short, lose to Red Wings 5-4 in overtime

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Colin Miller (6) takes a stick to the nose from Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals fall 4-3 to Las Vegas

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) battles for position against Philadelphia Flyers center Jordan Weal, back, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Carlson sets himself up for major payday

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Then-Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz, Capitals preaching simplicity after bye week

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning (23) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals drop third straight with overtime loss to Flyers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Andre Burakovsky stringing solid games together after being scratched

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, controls the puck as St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nicklas Backstrom, Capitals top Blues in OT

By Adam Zielonka — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, left; left wing Alex Ovechkin, from Russia; right wing T.J. Oshie; and center Nicklas Backstrom, from Sweden, celebrate Ovechkin's goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals thriving from ‘internal pressure’ for playing time

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times