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Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Jason Chimera leaves Captials, joins New York Islanders

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban celebrates his goal past Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Friday, April 17, 2015 in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT **FILE**

P.K. Subban acquired by Predators from Canadiens for Shea Weber in blockbuster

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2016 file photo, United States' Auston Matthews, left, fights for the puck with Germany’s Torsten Ankert during a Hockey World Championships Group B match in St.Petersburg, Russia. About a year before Matthews was born in Arizona, professional hockey descended on the desert. Learning to skate might never be a top-of-the-bucket-list item for the youth of the American Southwest, with a prohibitive climate and a scant tradition, but hockey has been on the rise in the Phoenix area since the franchise relocated from Winnipeg in 1996. The embodiment of the sport’s expansion, though, will be on stage Saturday, June 25, 2016at the NHL draft. Matthews is expected to be the first pick. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, File)

Arizona-born Auston Matthews goes 1st in NHL draft; Finns follow

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane poses on the red carpet at the NHL Awards show, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Patrick Kane wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby adjusts his mask after Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel scored during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Braden Holtby wins Vezina Trophy, recognizing NHL’s best goalie

By Staff - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2015, file photo, Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League addresses the crowd as Bill Foley, chairman, Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Black Knight and FIS wipes his forehead during the "Let's Bring Hockey to Las Vegas!" press conference at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Las Vegas. A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million fee. The person spoke Tuesday, June 14, 2016, on condition of anonymity because details have not been released by the league ahead of its Board of Governors meeting on June 22. (AP Photo/The Sun, L.E. Baskow, File ) LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL OUT **FILE**

NHL gambles on expansion franchise in Las Vegas

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

In this June 17, 2016 photo, an advertisement plays on a screen at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A National Hockey League plan to expand to Las Vegas is being cheered by fans and backers of a years-long effort to get a pro sports franchise in Sin City, but hockey will have to elbow into a crowded entertainment lineup featuring casino games, celebrity shows, Cirque du Soleil productions and pulsing nightclubs not to mention boxing matches, UFC fights and events like the National Finals Rodeo. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL governors expected to vote on Las Vegas expansion

Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz poses with the Jack Adams Award after winning the award at the NHL Awards show, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Barry Trotz wins Jack Adams Award as NHL’s best coach

By Staff - The Washington Times

In this March 28, 2016, photo, workers finish construction outside of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The latest multi-million dollar development on the Las Vegas Strip features a leafy outdoor pedestrian area, 20,000 seat arena and small theater. The arena is scheduled to open April 6. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL preparing to announce plans to add expansion team in Las Vegas

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - This is a Nov. 1967, file photo showing Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gordie Howe. Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose boundless blend of talent and toughness made him the NHL’s quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, has died. He was 88. (AP Photo/File)

Gordie Howe, known as ‘Mr. Hockey,’ dies at 88

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby takes a time out during the second period of Game 3 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Braden Holtby joins Patrick Kane, Jamie Benn as Ted Lindsay finalists

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary, during a practice session for the NHL hockey playoffs against the New York Rangers, Monday, April 11, 2016, at their practice facility in Cranberry, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Capitals’ Tom Wilson fined for knee-to-knee hit on Penguins’ Conor Sheary

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) plays during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals’ Dmitry Orlov, after missing season, honored as Masterton Trophy nominee

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) reacts after scoring the winning goal against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, right, during overtime period in an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The Kings won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Jeff Carter’s overtime goal ends Capitals’ late rally against Kings

By Greg Beacham - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, skates with the puck in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, in Washington. The Flames won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nicklas Backstrom, after years of waiting, honored with All-Star Game selection

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

A zamboni prepares the ice in and empty Verizon Center before an NHL hockey game between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Capitals, Wizards games postponed indefinitely because of blizzard conditions

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, acknowledges the fans in celebration as he comes back out of the box to a standing ovation after Ovechkin scored his 500th career NHL goal during the second period of a hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Alex Ovechkin scores 500th goal in second period against Senators

Associated Press

Washington Capitals Mike Richards speaks during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mike Richards: ‘It’s nice to be back’ in NHL after signing with Capitals

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, check on goaltender Braden Holtby (70) after a collision during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday Dec. 28, 2015 in Buffalo, N.Y. Washington won 2-0. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby selected to play in NHL All-Star Game

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Sergei Fedorov of Russia, right, celebrates his goal with Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia against the Boston Bruins during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Sergei Fedorov, now in Hall of Fame, influential to future Capitals stars

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times