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Gamers play "NHL 19" in the Washington Capitals' "Chel Classic," an esports competition held at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (Photo by Heather Kellogg / courtesy of the Washington Capitals)

Capitals host ‘Chel Classic’ as foray into esports market

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, reaches for the puck against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in overtime to help Capitals beat Rangers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) and left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) watch from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals begin long road trip looking like last year’s Stanley Cup team

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, defends the puck past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Oscar Fantenberg (7), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Evgeny Kuznetsov rings up four points as Capitals beat Kings

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, right, of Sweden, battles for the puck against Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals spoil Jay Beagle’s return by beating Canucks

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9), of Russia, celebrates his goal with defenseman Seth Jones (3) and center Pierre-Luc Dubois (18) during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals may have new rivalry with pesky Blue Jackets

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) watches as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, and right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrate a goal by Backstrom during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wilson scores, is ejected as Capitals extend win streak to 7

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov to return for Capitals vs. Devils after concussion

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, celebrates his goal with right wing Tom Wilson (43) as Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) skates by during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals on winning streak, yet could see boost when finally healthy

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Evgeny Kuznetsov is fueled by joy, not ambition

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

If Evgeny Kuznetsov is as good as Capitals hope, keep that Stanley Cup warm

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, arrives for Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Caps’ Ovechkin and Kuznetsov inspire Russian players, fans

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik, left, celebrates the team's 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, right, in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals dominate Golden Knights, move within one win of Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights forwards Reilly Smith, left and William Karlsson, right, of Sweden, chase the puck with Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov plays Game 3 and wastes no time returning to form

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov laughs while speaking with the media during an NHL hockey media day for the Stanley Cup, Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Evgeny Kuznetsov likely to play in Game 3

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, puts on his glove as he takes the ice for practice in Arlington, Va., Friday, June 1, 2018. Game 3 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Capitals is scheduled for Saturday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Evgeny Kuznetsov skates, game-time decision for Game 3

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) celebrates his goal with Brian Dumoulin (8) and Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Caps drop Penguins in OT to advance to conference finals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), from the Czech Republic, center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), also from Russia, celebrate Kuznetsov's goal during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jakub Vrana swings Game 5 to Capitals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller, left, from Denmark, and Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana, right, from the Czech Republic, celebrate a goal by right wing Brett Connolly during the first period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jakub Vrana leads Capitals to Game 5 win with top-line heroics

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal during the first 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 **

Nicklas Backstrom’s game-winner puts Capitals a win away from eliminating Blue Jackets

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times