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Jay-Z, the 24-time Grammy Award winner, looks on as the Washington Commanders prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, November 24, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (30) follows lead blocker center Tyler Biadasz (63) for a carry up the middle against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, November 24, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn speaks with the officials after challenging a possible Dallas Cowboys fumble during the second half at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) remains down after an apparent ankle injury during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, November 24, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) dives on a loose ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, November 24, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) has his pass attempt batted down by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston (99) at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, November 24, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) pokes the puck away from Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) chases down the puck to prevent an icing call against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) can’t lift the puck over the toe of Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas (21) backhands a puck on net against Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates after center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) scores his second goal of the season against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) fights through traffic in the offensive zone to gain possession of the puck against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals fans light up Capital One Arena in honor of Hockey Fights Cancer Night as the team hosts the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) tries to backhand a rebound shot past Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) tracks the puck after an offensive zone face-off against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) attempts to settle the puck as he carries it up the ice against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) reacts after scoring his second goal of the season during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)