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Philadelphia Flyers' Chris VandeVelde (76), Jakub Voracek (93), of the Czech Republic, and Braydon Coburn (5) celebrate with Michael Del Zotto as Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr (16) kneels on the ice Del Zotto's go-ahead goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 3-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Michael Del Zotto’s third-period goal helps Flyers halt Capitals’ win streak

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) battles for the puck against New York Islanders goalie Chad Johnson (30) and Travis Hamonic (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby shines as Capitals edge Islanders in shootout

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

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 scores winner, Capitals edge Senators

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Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, and right wing Troy Brouwer (20) celebrate Brouwer's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Troy Brouwer’s two goals help Capitals end slide with victory over Kings

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) shoots the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mike Munden)

Blue Jackets’ Cam Atkinson, Fedor Tyutin send Capitals to fourth consecutive loss

By Rusty Miller - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera, left, and center Jay Beagle celebrate Chimera's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Making a 20th consecutive start, Capitals’ Braden Holtby shuts out Flyers

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby gloves a slap shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Eric Fehr, Braden Holtby lead Capitals in win at Pittsburgh after Christmas break

By Dan Scifo - 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

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72), from Russia, lets a shot by Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr get past him for a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nick Foligno’s overtime power play goal leads Blue Jackets over Capitals

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Holtby, Ovechkin help Capitals beat Lightning 5-3

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera celebrates with Jay Beagle (83) following Beagle's goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Eric Fehr’s late goal helps Capitals beat Hurricanes

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22), from Sweden, and Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33), from Sweden, celebrate Sedin's goal, with Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) nearby, in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Daniel Sedin powers Canucks past Capitals

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates with teammates Leo Komarov (47) Nazem Kadri (43) Mike Santorelli (25) Stephane Robidas (12) in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Justin Peters after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 2014 in Toronto. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)

Maple Leafs roll past pair of Capitals goalies

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, second from left, from Russia, celebrates his goal with center Nicklas Backstrom, left, from Sweden, and right wing Tom Wilson, with New York Islanders goalie Chad Johnson (30) nearby in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals bounce back to beat Islanders in return meeting

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

The wining goal by Buffalo Sabres center Torrey Mitchell gets past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Washington. The Sabres won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals keep firing but fall 2-1 to Buffalo

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, works way with puck between Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla, back, and defenseman Erik Johnson in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals over Avalanche

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) bobbles the puck as he blocks a shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braden Holtby blunder sinks Capitals against Devils

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, celebrates with teammates Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, Matt Niskanen (2), Jay Beagle (83) and Karl Alzner (27) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Capitals beat skidding Blue Jackets

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Andre Burakovsky (65) celebrates with teammates Tom Wilson, second from right, and Nicklas Backstrom, right, of Sweden, on the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Washington won 3-2. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) **FILE**

Capitals’ second-period outburst earns much-needed win in Chicago

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press