Nashville Predators left wing Martin Erat (10) skates with the puck against Dallas Stars center Derek Roy (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
SEPTEMBER 22: National League’s Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals delivers during third inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game against the American League All-Stars, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Washington Capitals acquired Mike Ribeiro from the Dallas Stars on Friday night for prospect Cody Eakin and their 2012 second-round pick in the NHL draft. (Associated Press)
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw, pictured in a game against the Dallas Stars, had two goals and an assist against the Washington Capitals on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16), Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Blake Wheeler (26) celebrate Byfuglien's goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
Winnipeg Jets' Eric Fehr (17) celebrates his goal on Dallas Stars' goaltender Richard Bachman during second period in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
The Capitals, including defenseman Roman Hamrlik (44) and goalie Michal Neuvirth, had little gas in the tank during their 5-2 loss to the Stars on Tuedsay night. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Roman Hmrlik (44) and goalie Michael Neuvirth (30) of the Washington Capitals stand near the bench on a time out while losing to the Dallas Stars 5-2 late in the 3rd period at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Matt Hendricks (26) of the Washington Capitals and Jake Dowell (11) of the Dallas Stars gets into a fight during the 3rd period at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Adam Burish (16) of the Dallas Stars celebrates his goal during the 3rd period to put them ahead of the Washington Capitals 4-2 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Alexander Semin (28) of the Washington Capitals passes the puck away from Toby Petersen (17) of the Dallas Stars during the second period at the Verizon Center in Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Alexander Semin (28) of the Washington Capitals, center, scores a goal against the Dallas Stars during the 1st period at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) of the Dallas Stars just blocks a shot on goal during the 2nd period at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Michael Ryder (73) with the Dallas Stars celebrates his goal with teammate Jamie Benn (14) to pull them ahead 2-1 during the 1st period at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) of the Washington Capitals blocks a shot against the Dallas Stars during the 1st period at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)