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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)
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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth, center, of the Czech Republic, looks for a shot between teammate John Carlson, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning's Brett Connolly during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
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**FILE** Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (26) makes the first goal in a shootout against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson in the Capitals' 6-5 home win on Oct. 10, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais, left, and Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson race up the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom returned to the lineup after a 40-game absence, playing 19:38 with a minus-1 rating. His biggest effect was the energy boost surrounding his return as the Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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The Washington Capitals celebrate after center Jay Beagle scored a goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth went 13-13-5 with a 2.82 goals-against average and .903 save percentage last season. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)
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Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, celebrates his goal with teammate Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, who assisted in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Thursday, March 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Washington Capitals veteran goalie Tomas Vokoun was signed to a one-year deal in the offseason and has posted a 25-17-2 record despite battling a groin injury recently. (Associated Press)
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Twenty-two-year-old Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has one shutout among his five starts since being promoted from Hershey (AHL). (Associated Press)
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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth is 11-12-5 while serving primarily in a backup role. (Associated Press)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby allowed three goals on 18 shots his team's 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) leaves the NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres after he gave up three goals during the second period, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Buffalo Sabres right wing Drew Stafford (21) celebrates his goal with teammate Marcus Foligno (82) as Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) looks on during the first period, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is fifth on the team in scoring with 42 points despite missing 40 games. He was on track for an All-Star season when he suffered a concussion Jan. 3. (Associated Press)
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Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save against Minnesota Wild right wing Nick Johnson (25) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Washington. From left are Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, Johnson, Holtby, and Capitals defenseman John Carlson. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Winnipeg Jets center Jim Slater fights with Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich during the second period Friday, March 23, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth lies on the ice as Winnipeg Jets center Bryan Little, right wing Blake Wheeler and left wing Andrew Ladd celebrate Little's during the second period Friday, March 23, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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New Washington Capitals hockey head coach Dale Hunter walks out of the locker room for team practice in Arlington, Va., Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. The former Capitals captain takes over for Bruce Boudreau, who was fired. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
