Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal as Ottawa Senators left wing Milan Michalek (9), from the Czech Republic, and center Jason Spezza (19) skate nearby in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, talks with Jay Beagle during the first period an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, looks on during the first period an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)