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Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz waves at the officials before the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2, and with the win, Trotz recorded his 737th career win to become the fifth winningest coach in NHL history. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz now fifth winningest coach in NHL history

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Anaheim Ducks center Derek Grant (38) celebrates his goal with center Dennis Rasmussen (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin’s OT goal lifts Capitals over Ducks 3-2

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz watches during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Washington. “It's pretty well a .500 league right now,” Trotz said. “The teams that have a little more depth like Tampa, who is in a good window, and St. Louis and probably L.A. ... they're the only ones that have really pulled away from anybody. The rest of us are right all there.” (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Barry Trotz on injury-bitten Capitals: ‘it’s just reality’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) celebrates his goal next to Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brett Connolly bounces back from benching

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals continue success vs. Bobrovsky, beat Blue Jackets

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of the Czech Republic, smiles after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jakub Vrana responds after benching

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrate Ovechkins' goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom reunited on Capitals’ top line

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ offense solves home woes in win over Islanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) battles for the puck with Edmonton Oilers' Oscar Klefbom (77) and Mark Letestu (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ovechkin, Capitals return home still seeking an identity

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Jared McCann (90) works the puck against Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals struggle in back-to-back vs. Panthers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) celebrates his goal with right wing Patric Hornqvist (72), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, sits on the ice, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Washington. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Penguins top penalty-plagued Capitals in playoff rematch

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the first period of a NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. This was Ovechkn's second goal of the game.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alexander Ovechkin helps Caps to 2-0 start

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, right, directs his team on the next drill during practice at their NHL hockey practice facility, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Capitals, Barry Trotz ready to move on from playoff loss to Penguins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Chris Bourque, left, works against Alex Chiasson during practice at their NHL hockey practice facility, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tyler Graovac, Alex Chiasson making case to land on Capitals roster

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, right, directs his team on the next drill during practice at their NHL hockey practice facility, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Barry Trotz says Capitals have more depth than last season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 18, 2015, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz talks to reporters during Media Day at NHL hockey training camp in Arlington, Va. A five-day bye week for each team is a new wrinkle added to the NHL this season so players can get a breather during the second half of a grueling, 82-game grind. Trotz is concerned about injuries when a team coming off a bye plays an opponent that has been in action. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Barry Trotz: ‘0.0’ concern about new contract

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 18, 2015, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz talks to reporters during Media Day at NHL hockey training camp in Arlington, Va. A five-day bye week for each team is a new wrinkle added to the NHL this season so players can get a breather during the second half of a grueling, 82-game grind. Trotz is concerned about injuries when a team coming off a bye plays an opponent that has been in action. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals have philosophical differences with past as Predators, Penguins reinvented themselves

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74), goalie Braden Holtby, center, and Brooks Orpik (44) sit on the bench during the final minute of Game 4 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Five takeaways from Capitals breakdown day: There’s no easy solution

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) tries to get away from Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Capitals face major questions after Game 7 Penguins loss

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrate on the bench in the final seconds of a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alex Ovechkin accepted role on the third line

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times