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In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, follows through on a shot during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Washington. Washington's Alex Ovechkin and Boston's David Pastrnak share the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy the league announced Thursday, May 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin: ‘We have plenty of time’ to work out contract extension

By Andy Kostka - 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)

Ilya Samsonov’s time has arrived as the Capitals’ primary goalie

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette watches the action in an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Capitals to hire Peter Laviolette to be next coach

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. When Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites. Reirden's Washington Capitals started hot before their defensive game slipped. Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning took a while to warm up, then won 14 of 21 games before the NHL season was halted in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien, File)

Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this Jan. 16, 2020 file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Washington. The Washington Capitals have fired Reirden after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the move Sunday, Aug. 23 three days after the Capitals lost to former coach Barry Trotz’s New York Islanders in a five-game series. (AP Photo/Al Drago, File) **FILE**

Brian MacLellan says Caps need experience at helm

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Capitals prepare to open MedStar Iceplex when NHL allows training to restart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Kings left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, waits during a television timeout during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Capitals shake up bottom six with Ilya Kovalchuk, trade Christian Djoos

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, right, of Sweden, speaks during an NHL hockey news conference about the Capitals re-signing him to a five-year contract, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Washington. At left is Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom signs five-year, $46 million contract with Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Brian MacLellan wants more consistent defense; no comment on Backstrom talks

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Washington. This was Vrana's second goal of the game. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ offseason includes decisions on seven wingers, Jakub Vrana atop the list

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62), of Sweden, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals happy with Carl Hagelin, Nick Jensen at trade deadline

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talks to reporters at the team's media day before the 2018-19 NHL season at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday, Sept. 14. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Brian MacLellan, Capitals GM, talks Alex Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana and more

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talks to reporters at the team's media day before the 2018-19 NHL season at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday, Sept. 14. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Brian MacLellan, Capitals GM, calls Orpik trade ‘above board’ after NHL review

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson sits on the bench after colliding with with Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (46) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Aston-Reese suffered a broken jaw and will miss the rest of the playoffs. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tom Wilson, Capitals’ ‘big priority,’ declines to seek salary arbitration

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates a tip-in goal by teammate T.J. Oshie during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Capitals re-sign John Carlson to $64M, 8-year deal

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) stops a Detroit Red Wings shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ** FILE **

Capitals trade Brooks Orpik, Philipp Grubauer to Colorado for second-round pick

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden talks with the team during a timeout in the third period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Washington. Reirden was a finalist for the Calgary Flames’ head-coaching job.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Todd Reirden, favorite to coach Capitals, climbed the coaching ladder quickly

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 7, 2016 file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Washington. Reirden’s road to coaching started as a journeyman defenseman playing in the minors for Todd McLellan’s Houston Aeros during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. Injured and at the tail end of his career, Reirden still wanted to make an impact, so McLellan assigned him coaching responsibilities with young players. It clicked. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Brian MacLellan calls Todd Reirden ‘good candidate’ for Capitals vacancy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Brian MacLellan, Capitals general manager, to address Trotz resignation Monday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz lifts the Stanley Cup before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz steps down as Capitals head coach

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times