Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from the Czech Republic, is replaced by goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by center Dustin Jeffrey (11) with Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) passing nearby, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. The Stars won 5-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts after a short-handed goal by Dallas Stars left wing Ryan Garbutt in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. The Stars won 5-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) shoots as he guarded by Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (6) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) reaches for the puck with Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, tries to shoot as he is guarded by Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin, right, celebrates his goal with his teammates in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)