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Nashville Predators forward Patric Hornqvist (27), of Sweden, scores against Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), of Czech Republic, in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forward Patric Hornqvist (27), of Sweden, celebrates behind Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) after scoring a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Points slip away again as Caps fall to Predators in shootout

By Jim Diamond - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), and Phoenix Coyotes center Kyle Chipchura (24) skate for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Washington. At left is Capitals center Brooks Laich. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Nicklas Backstrom ‘absolutely’ ready to face Bruins

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), and Phoenix Coyotes center Kyle Chipchura (24) skate for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Washington. At left is Capitals center Brooks Laich. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Nicklas Backstrom back on ice as Caps return to practice

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal with Jack Hillen (38), Tom Wilson (43) and Nicklas Backstrom, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Friday, March 14, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Green scores winner in Caps victory over Canucks

By KEVIN DUNLEAVY - Associated Press

Sweden forward Loui Eriksson, right, celebrates his goal against Finland with teammate Nicklas Backstrom during the second period of the men's semifinal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Nicklas Backstrom to get Sochi silver medal despite doping controversy

Associated Press

Backstrom to get silver medal despite drug test

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

Russia's Evgeny Kuznetsov celebrates after scoring against Sweden during the Czech Hockey Games ice hockey match in Brno, Czech Republic, Saturday, April 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Finally, Evgeny Kuznetsov arrives in town to try his hand in the NHL

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Capitals pick up LW Penner, dump RW Erat in trades

Associated Press

After skating into Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74), Florida Panthers' Scottie Upshall hits the puck away during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Ovechkin scores go-ahead goal for Capitals

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press