Washington Capitals

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Defensemen John Carlson and Karl Alzner lead the Washington Capitals with 17 blocked shots apiece in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle checks Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference as they compete along the boards for the puck during the first period of Game 7 the first-round playoff series in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of their first-round series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) skates away as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70); center Marcus Johansson (90) and left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrate the Capitals' 2-1 win in overtime in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during overtime of Game 7 of the first-round series in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble (22) reacts after teammate Joel Ward scored against Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas during overtime in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera, top, joins teammates to celebrate a goal by Matt Hendricks against the Boston Bruins during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter is seen here on March 15, 2012, during morning practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)