Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and right wing Tom Wilson (43) looking to deflect a puck in front of the net during the first period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) looking to take a shot during the first period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals forward Taylor Raddysh (16) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the first period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals center Alexei Protas (21) skating back to the bench after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) fighting off Boston Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan (79) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) celebrating scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) fist pumping with Nic Dowd (26) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) putting the puck past Boston Bruins goalie Brandon Bussi (30) during the third period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 5, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)
A tugboat sails in Boston Harbor near Conley Container Terminal, behind, during a port strike, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm (28) standing on first after hitting a single during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kody Clemens (2) getting hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Washington Nationals designated hitter Juan Yepez (18) watching his fly ball to to deep left field with the bases loaded get caught by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kody Clemens (2) to end the game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez (26) blowing a bubble during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) walking off the field after his team’s 6-3 defeat over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Washington Nationals designated hitter Juan Yepez (18) reacts after his fly ball to to deep left field with the bases loaded was caught by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kody Clemens (2) to end the game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Derek Law (58) throwing a pitch during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Washington Nationals player Darren Baker (10) hitting a single during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)
Washington Nationals player Darren Baker (10) attempting to bunt during the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., September 29, 2024. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)