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Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, of Sweden, skates with the puck during warm ups before an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom not concerned by hip four games after returning from surgery

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) celebrates after Game 4 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals aiming to close out Rangers on Friday, advance to conference final

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Ottawa Senators' Mark Stone (61) is surrounded by his teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. The Senators defeated the Penguins 4-3. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Senators’ comeback shakes up chaotic Eastern Conference playoff race

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) pushes Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) against the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Washington. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals regroup after losing focus against Penguins

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Evgeni Malkin’s three assists help Penguins top Capitals

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) and scores in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Alex Ovechkin picks up goal, assist as Capitals edge Penguins in chippy victory

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates with goalie Braden Holtby (70) after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

With victory over Penguins, Capitals prove attention to detail is paramount

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Zach Sill (38) fight in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Alex Ovechkin helps Capitals beat Penguins, snap four-game losing streak

By Zac Boyer - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby gloves a slap shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Eric Fehr, Braden Holtby lead Capitals in win at Pittsburgh after Christmas break

By Dan Scifo - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Olli Maatta (3), of Finland, warms up before the NHL hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Olli Maatta to have thyroid surgery for potentially cancerous tumor

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Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburg Penguins poses with the Ted Lindsay Award, the Hart Trophy and the Art Ross Trophy after winning the awards at the NHL Awards on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Sidney Crosby doesn’t need wrist surgery, Penguins say

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Tatar (21), of Slovakia, tries to get to the puck controlled by Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Niskanen (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Detroit. The Red Wings defeated the Penguins 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Capitals’ blueline additions pricey, but should pay off

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates with teammate Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. The Penguins won the game 5-4. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals spend big on defense as NHL free agency opens

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times