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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter, left, battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals fall short to Stars upon Holtby’s return to District

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) is seen after a win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) **FILE**

Former Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer excelling with Avalanche

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander (36) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Marcus Hogberg (1) as Senators' Nikita Zaitsev (22) and Nick Paul (13) watch during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hogberg stops 25 shots for 3rd win; Sens beat Canucks 2-1

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Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander (36) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Marcus Hogberg (1) as Senators' Nikita Zaitsev (22) and Nick Paul (13) watch during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pearson, Miller lead Canucks past Senators, 4-2

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Vancouver Canucks' Tanner Pearson, center, scores against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie David Rittich as Justin Holl (3) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pearson, Sutter score 2 each as Canucks beat Maple Leafs 6-3

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Vancouver Canucks' J.T. Miller (9), goalie Braden Holtby (49) and Brock Boeser (6) celebrate with teammates after the winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks top Leafs 3-2 in OT in return from COVID layoff

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Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Ilya Samsonov ‘ready for next level’ as Capitals netminder

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, with New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Lundqvist signed with the Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) tries to tip the puck past Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during second-period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals on brink of elimination after overtime loss to Islanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) makes a save and clears the puck away as Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) watches during the second period of an NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup hockey playoff game in Toronto, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals let lead crumble, drop Game 1 to Islanders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) makes a save against Carolina Hurricanes center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the first period of an exhibition NHL hockey game Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Braden Holtby hot at the right time ahead of Capitals’ playoff series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), right wing T.J. Oshie (77), center Nicklas Backstrom (19), defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) celebrate Oshie's goal against the Boston Bruins during first-period NHL Stanley Cup qualifying round game action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals beat Bruins, draw Barry Trotz’s Islanders in next round

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) eyes the puck during a game against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Washington, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Braden Holtby, Capitals goalie, unveils auction to support Black Lives Matter D.C.

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) bats away the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Braden Holtby taking it easy in quarantine, even with uncertain contract situation

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Capitals strike early, thrash Penguins 5-2

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby has his ring finger (inset) tattooed with two lines to represent a wedding band. "It's something that shows another sign of commitment," Holtby said. Wedding ring tattoos is a trend growing popular among hockey players and non-athletes alike.

Capitals players swap out wedding rings with tattoos

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) and New York Islanders right wing Leo Komarov (47) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ defense lacking again in loss to Islanders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ilya Samsonov will start for Capitals vs. Penguins, latest challenge for rookie goalie

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, stops the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Samsonov help Capitals shut out Hurricanes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) reaches out for a shot by New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals fall to Barry Trotz, Islanders to close out decade

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times