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Washington Capitals' Dylan Strome plays during an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. Since being picked third in the draft nearly a decade ago behind Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel and ahead of Mitch Marner, Dylan Strome has yet to play in an NHL playoff game outside the 2020 pandemic bubble. That changes Sunday when he and the Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers, fittingly at Madison Square Garden where he rooted on his brother Ryan in the 2022 postseason.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Ask Dylan Strome’s brothers how bad he wanted to make the NHL playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Ontario Premier Ford hopes OHL can return with bodychecking

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Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael (24) skates during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Washington, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Connor McMichael, 2019 first-round pick, could make Washington Capitals’ playoff roster

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2016, file photo, Erie Otters right wing Alex DeBrincat celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Mississauga Steelheads during the third period of their OHL hockey game at Erie Insurance in Erie, Pa. DeBrincat piled up huge numbers with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League last season. Now one of the NHL's top prospects is getting a chance to make the Chicago Blackhawks. (Andy Colwell/Erie Times-News via AP, File)

Slender prospect with eye for goals, eyes spot on Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2016, file photo, New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrates after scoring his first career goal as San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell gets up during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York. In the NFL and NBA, when you’re drafted it’s your turn to play, and MLB prospects almost always start in the minors, but NHL teams get the chance to test-run some of their top young prospects. After making their team's opening night NHL roster, those players are saddled with the uncertainty of another nine-game tryout, and decision time is near on many of them. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Nine-game NHL tryouts create uncertainty for young players

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), of Austria, looks on during the first period an NHL preseason hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Andre Burakovsky knocking on the Caps’ door

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Canadiens sign Daniel Carr, Connor Crisp

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Terry Trafford is pictured on the March 12, 2014 Saginaw Spirit ticket held by season ticket holders. The Saginaw Spirit's Wednesday night, March 12, 2014 home game against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds has been postponed following the death of 20-year-old player Terry Trafford. The Saginaw Spirit confirmed Tuesday that police found the body of Trafford, who disappeared eight days earlier after receiving discipline from the club. (AP Photo/The Saginaw News, Jeff Schrier) ALL LOCAL TV OUT; LOCAL TV INTERNET OUT

Saginaw Spirit game postponed after player’s death

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Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson in action during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals rookie Tom Wilson working his way along NHL learning curve

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Tom Wilson takes a shot on goal during development camp at the Washington Capitals practice facility, Arlington, Va., Thursday, July 11, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Prospect Tom Wilson has no middle option - it is either juniors or the Capitals

By Brian McNally - Special to The Washington Times

Dale Hunter was the fastest coach in Ontario Hockey League history to reach 400 victories, doing so in 599 games with the London Knights, before he agreed in November 2011 to take over as coach of the Capitals. Hunter decided not to return for the 2012-13 season.(Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Dale Hunter back behind the bench with the London Knights

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

London Knights head coach Mark Hunter, right, glances up at the scoreboard from the bench during their junior hockey game against the Oshawa Generals at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario, Canada on Friday March 2, 2012. Mark took over the role after his brother, Dale Hunter, became head coach of the Washington Capitals. (Craig Glover/Special to The Washington Times)

Rebuilding London Knights headed to the Memorial Cup

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Before winning a Stanley Cup and Olympic gold, Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry led the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League to the Memorial Cup. Perry now owns a home in the London area. (Associated Press)

Playing on London Knights prepares alumni for success in NHL

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Mark Hunter has called the shots on the bench for the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights since his brother, Dale, was hired to coach the Capitals on Nov. 28. The Knights have gone 29-13 in Dale Hunter's absence. (Craig Glover/Special to The Washington Times)

Hunters enjoy relative success running junior-league London Knights

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers All-Star defenseman Dan Girardi is part of a group that is committed to sacrificing their bodies on the defensive end. He is second on the team and fifth in the league with 131 blocked shots. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals aware of the Rangers’ shot-blocking prowess

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Jarred Tinordi set to guide U.S. world junior championship team

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Jets return 1st-round pick Scheifele back juniors

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Swedes, centers dominate top of NHL draft

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Nugent-Hopkins heads to Edmonton with top NHL pick

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press