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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) can’t gain possession of the puck in front of an open net during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 13, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) fights through a body check against the boards against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 13, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring his 14th goal of the season against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 13, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) wins a face-off in the defensive zone against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 13, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner stands with Nationals manager Dave Martinez, second from left, coaches and players during a rendition of the national anthem before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) attempts to gain possession of the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) scans for passing options during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) lunges for a loose puck during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hustles after a loose puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) prepares for a face-off during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lays off a no-look pass to right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) tracks the puck against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scans for an open teammate during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) reacts after fail to convert a high-quality scoring chance in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with teammates after defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) scored his second goal of the season against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Max Pacioretty (67) cannot convert a close-range scoring chance during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 6, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)