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Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, left, of Russia, fights for the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin, of Russia, during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Panarin scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Capitals in Game 1

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, of Russia, celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in OT to lift Capitals over Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price makes a save against the Washington Capitals during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, March 24, 2018. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kuznetsov, Wilson score 2 each as Capitals top Canadiens 6-4

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Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Travis Boyd earns more playing time in Evgeny Kuznetsov’s absence

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, collides with New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ Kuznetsov out vs. Flyers, considered day-to-day

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Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Evgeny Kuznetsov comfortably living up to expectations after contract extension

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, right, directs his team on the next drill during practice at their NHL hockey practice facility, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Capitals, Barry Trotz ready to move on from playoff loss to Penguins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) skates with the puck while Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Sunday, April 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s youth is the Capitals’ future

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this photo taken April 29, 2017, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the second period of Game 2 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Washington. The Russian superstar skated in an informal practice Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, and looked like he wasn’t as heavy as when he played at 239 pounds last season. If that’s indeed the case, Ovechkin took to heart the challenge from general manager Brian MacLellan to train differently and add more speed to his game as he’s about to turn 32. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin makes early debut at Capitals’ summer workouts looking leaner

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - This April 1, 2017 file photo shows Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. The Canadiens have signed Price to an eight-year contract extension. General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal Sunday, July 2, 2017 the second day Price was eligible to be extended. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rangers, Stars among the best movers in NHL free agency

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

The Washington Capitals re-signed center Evgeny Kuznetsov on Sunday to a $62.4 million, eight-year deal. (Associated Press).

Marcus Johansson trade makes room for Evgeny Kuznetsov

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, who lost his helemt, passes the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3), from Finland, during the second period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals sign Evgeny Kuznetsov to $62.4 million, 8-year deal

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates scoring the game winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with teammates, T.J. Oshie (77), John Carlson (74), Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, and Karl Alzner (27) during the third period of Game 5 in the second-round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Washington. The Capitols won 4-2. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Barry Trotz: No room to not be at our best in Game 6

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal with teammates Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa. Oshie has shown to be the perfect complement for Ovechkin and Backstrom and has the potential to be the X-factor for Washington in the playoffs. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Presidents’ Trophy? The Capitals would rather not talk about it

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) stops Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during a shootout of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Washington. The Devils won 2-1 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ Kuznetsov fined $2,000 for embellishment

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Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, and Washington Capitals' Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Oshie, Kuznetsov help Capitals beat Canes 4-3 in shootout

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) looks during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Barry Trotz’s tweaks to the lines working

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is congratulated by right wing T.J. Oshie (77), defenseman Karl Alzner (27), and center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) after scoring the go ahead goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Sunrise, Fla. The Capitals defeated the Panthers 4-2. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Alex Ovechkin nets game-winner to lift Capitals over Panthers

By Paul Gereffi - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 2, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin waits for a face off during the third period of Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals in Pittsburgh. It's the last best chance for the Washington Capitals to win the Stanley Cup in the Ovechkin era. But the 2015-16 Presidents' Trophy winners have to get through the regular season first after another playoff exit showed how meaningless it can be. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Uncertainty looms as Caps take another shot at Stanley Cup

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, eyes the puck next to St. Louis Blues center Jori Lehtera (12), of Finland, during first period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals take another shot at Stanley Cup amid uncertainty

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press