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Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) tracking the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (67) on the ice before an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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New Jersey Devils goalie Erik Kallgren (50) clearing the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) taking a shot before an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (67) on the ice before an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals goalie Hunter Shepard (31) makes a save during the second period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) getting control of the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) on the ice before an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals players Matthew Phillips (45) and Dylan Strome (17) talk it over during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) fighting for position in front of the net during the third period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reaching to deflect the puck in front of the net during the third period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) trying to gain control of the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) on the ice before an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (43) chasing after the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals goalie Hunter Shepard (31) tracking the puck during the second period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) taking a shot during the first period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals goalie Hunter Shepard (31) making a save during the second period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals goalie Hunter Shepard (31) looking for the puck during the second period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (56) congratulates goalie Erik Kallgren (50) after the Devils’ 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

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Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the first period of an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)