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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Todd Reirden and his best-laid plans hit in the mouth

By Thom Loverro

Pittsburgh Penguins' Carl Hagelin (62) chases after the puck as Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat pursues during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) ** FILE **

Capitals acquire forward Carl Hagelin from Kings for draft picks

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks right wing John Hayden (40) tries to get to a puck ahead of Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo Nuccio DiNuzzo)

Reirden starts Smith-Pelly in return to Chicago

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden gestures from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, in Washington. Reirden and Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters will coach the NHL All-Star Game Jan. 26 after leading their respective divisions at the halfway mark. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Summer coaching changes paying major dividends across NHL

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, and Evgeny Kuznetsov, left, both of Russia, talk on the bench as the ice is resurfaced during NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin misses practice for maintenance day; Evgeny Kuznetsov skates

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 3, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals NHL hockey new head coach Todd Reirden answers questions from members of the media after a news conference in Arlington, Va. The celebrating is over for now for the Capitals after partying as hard as any champion in NHL history. Reirden is one of six new coaches, but he has been on Barry Trotz’s staff the past four seasons and had a hand in winning the Cup last season. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden thankful for Barry Trotz as matchup approaches

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and others after an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Washington. Niskanen scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Niskanen scores overtime winner to lift Capitals over Rangers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden gestures during NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals want all hands on deck to fix faceoff woes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights forwards Reilly Smith, left and William Karlsson, right, of Sweden, chase the puck with Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Capitals, Golden Knights will feature some new faces in a new rivalry

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden stamps his relationship-focused style on Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Jason Megna (15) reaches for the puck next to Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Washington. The Hurricanes won 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ top players look sharp, but Hurricanes win in overtime

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) skates with the puck next to left wing Shane Gersich (63) during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Washington. The Bruins won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Travis Boyd unlikely to be ready for Capitals’ season opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson smiles during a media availability at their NHL hockey practice facility, Monday, June 25, 2018 in Arlington, Va. The Washington Capitals have re-signed John Carlson to a $64 million, eight-year contract that allows the Stanley Cup champions to keep the do-it-all defenseman. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

John Carlson, Lars Eller return to ice at Capitals camp

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' new NHL hockey head coach Todd Reirden speaks during an introductory news conference in Arlington, Va., Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Capitals add Scott Arniel, Reid Cashman to Todd Reirden’s staff

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp in Arlington, Va. The Stanley Cup-champion Capitals have promoted Reirden to head coach to replace Barry Trotz. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the anticipated move on Friday, June 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Todd Reirden expects ‘seamless transition’ in taking over Capitals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' new NHL hockey head coach Todd Reirden speaks during an introductory news conference in Arlington, Va., Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Todd Reirden embraces ‘unique challenge’ with Capitals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Then-Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden, Barry Trotz have talked since Capitals promoted Reirden

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' assistant coach Todd Reirden speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp in Arlington, Va., Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Capitals promote associate coach Todd Reirden to head coach

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden talks with the team during a timeout in the third period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Washington. Reirden was a finalist for the Calgary Flames’ head-coaching job.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Todd Reirden, favorite to coach Capitals, climbed the coaching ladder quickly

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 7, 2016 file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Washington. Reirden’s road to coaching started as a journeyman defenseman playing in the minors for Todd McLellan’s Houston Aeros during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. Injured and at the tail end of his career, Reirden still wanted to make an impact, so McLellan assigned him coaching responsibilities with young players. It clicked. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Brian MacLellan calls Todd Reirden ‘good candidate’ for Capitals vacancy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times