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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) stands for the national anthem before the start of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

NHL playoffs: Solving Henrik Lundqvist critical to Capitals’ chances

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Brian Boyle (22) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Capitals in the first period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto (4), who was credited with an assist, also celebrates the goal. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NHL playoffs: Rangers edge Capitals in Game 3 to get back in series

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, right, is congratulated by teammates after he scored the game winning goal in overtime of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup NHL playoff hockey series against the New York Rangers on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals defeated the Rangers 1-0 in overtime. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Capitals keeping the power in power play

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Over Green gives Caps OT win over Rangers

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning players, including Dominic Moore (19) surround goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, skates toward the bench after the Lightning defeated the Capitals 5-3 in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla., sweeping the series. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Washington Capitals’ playoff letdowns, year by year

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Alex Ovechkin (lower left) of the Washington Capitals acknowledges fans Wednesday night after the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Caps 6-2 in the seventh and deciding game of the NHL's Eastern Conference semifinals at the Verizon Center. "We're disappointed," Ovechkin said of the season-ending loss.

Nowhere to go but Cup: Capitals look to shake past playoff failures

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Matt Hendricks (26) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps and Rangers get bonus time off before opening Stanley Cup playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, right, celebrates his goal with teammates Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, and Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mike Green shows value to Capitals in finale vs. Bruins

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Martin Erat acquisition at deadline gave Capitals a lift

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Marcus Johansson during the first period of a NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Top-line spot has boosted Marcus Johansson and his linemates

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)

Capitals bracing for life without Brooks Laich as playoffs loom

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ playoff fate in their hands for home stretch

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, right, celebrates his game-winning goal in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game with Eric Fehr (16), Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and Mike Ribeiro, second from right, against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-5 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals notes: Mike Green’s ‘Game Over’ moniker returns

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) has his stick broken against Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier (4) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-5 in overtime. Also seen is Lightning goalie Mathieu Garon (32). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

‘Just embarrassing:’ Caps blow 4-goal lead, beat Lightning in OT

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich, left, checks New York Rangers' Darroll Powe during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Capitals won 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Caps’ Brooks Laich dealing with groin injury, uncertainty

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates on the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Capitals’ defenseman Mike Green looks to be back in an offensive groove

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates on the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Capitals return to ‘good old days’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Buffalo Sabres left winger Marcus Foligno (82) deflects the puck as Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) turns the shot away during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Ovechkin, Capitals rally to beat Buffalo in shootout

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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mike Bourque? Oates wants Green, Caps defensemen to follow the Ray Bourque rule

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stands near defensemen Mike Green, left, and Karl Alzner after the go-ahead goal by New York Islanders center John Tavares, behind, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Washington. The Islanders won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mistake destroys Capitals’ momentum in loss to Islanders

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times