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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts after allowing a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Capitals doubled up by Lightning in season-opening loss

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates, center, signals from the bench during the first period of the Capitals' NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Adam Oates makes NHL head coaching debut for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier takes the ice for the team's first hockey practice since the end of the NHL labor lockout, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/The Tampa Bay Times, Dirk Shadd)

Guy Boucher has Lightning bonding in a hurry

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates a goal in Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey. Philadelphia had to wait a week between playoff series after eliminating Pittsburgh in six games. (Associated Press)

No rest for the weary? Maybe that’s a good thing in the playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos celebrates his goal as referee Kelly Sutherland signals against the Washington Capitals on Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Capitals keep Steven Stamkos in check … until the last possible minute

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos leads the league with 48 goals, and he is tied for the league lead in points with 81. (AP Photo/cho)

Lightning’s Steven Stamkos wanted to be more than just a flash in the pan

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin checks Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman into the bench during the third period Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dale Hunter’s 2nd-intermission speech prompts Capitals’ spirited rally

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Lightning, Avalanche, Red Wings make 3-team deal

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis checks Washington Capitals' Jeff Halpern during the third period Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 2-1. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Despite ‘For Sale’ sign, Lightning not packing it in

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Steven Stamkos' NHL-leading 40th goal proved too much for the Washington Capitals to overcome in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. (Associated Press)

For Capitals, it’s ‘one step forward, one step back’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Even with Lightning in seller mode, Capitals miss opportunity

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Joel Rechlicz.

Rechlicz knows his role for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich, left, dives to slap the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Bruno Gervais during the first period of an NHL game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Undermanned Caps grind out a point in OT loss to Lightning

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer had a hat trick in the Caps' 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lightning suddenly getting healthier

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer celebrates with teammates after he scored his third goal of the night during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Troy Brouwer’s 1st hat trick part of a dominant night

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Despite Brouwer’s hat trick, Caps still make things interesting in win over ‘Bolts

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Capitals fans pleased with NHL realignment

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason is checked into the boards by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin during the first period Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

DALY: Capitals’ hustle and grit keys to victories

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Lightning signs Stamkos to 5-year pact

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Rangers reel in C Brad Richards with 9-year deal

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press