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Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle, reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

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Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, waits for the puck to drop during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Edmonton Oilers right wing Jordan Eberle (14) tries to get the puck past New Jersey Devils defenseman Adam Larsson (5), of Sweden, and goalie Cory Schneider (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) prepares to stop a shot as defenseman Mike Green (52) attempted to block it, in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) prepares to stop a shot as defenseman Mike Green (52) attempted to block it, in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman pauses responds to questions during a news conference, Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) stops Washington Capitals forward Michael Latta (46) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

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Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer (20) watches as the puck goes past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

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St. Louis Blues' T.J. Oshie (74) celebrates his goal next to San Jose Sharks' Tye McGinn (25) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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The Chicago Blackhawks face the Washington Capitals in the first period of the Winter Classic outdoor NHL hockey game at Nationals Park in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, after attending an NHL owners meeting in Boca Raton Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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FILE - In this April 14, 2014, file photo, New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur talks to the media as the NHL hockey team clean out their lockers in Newark, N.J. Brodeur isn't burning up his phone trying to find a place to play. While he lets his agent do that leg work, the legendary goaltender keeps working out and skating as much as he can in the hopes that his NHL career isn't over. Brodeur is the all-time leader in wins (688) and shutouts (124) and won three Stanley Cups with the Devils (1995, 2000 and 2003). (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates with teammates Leo Komarov (47) Nazem Kadri (43) Mike Santorelli (25) Stephane Robidas (12) in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Justin Peters after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 2014 in Toronto. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, second from left, from Russia, celebrates his goal with center Nicklas Backstrom, left, from Sweden, and right wing Tom Wilson, with New York Islanders goalie Chad Johnson (30) nearby in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr, top, smiles as he celebrates his game-winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes with teammates Brooks Orpik (44), John Carlson (74) and Troy Brouwer, left, as Coyotes' Michael Stone (26) skates away during overtime of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)