Washington Capitals

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After being suspended, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin decided not to attend NHL's All-Star weekend. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

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Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman played 20:27 and had an assist in his first NHL All-Star Game. His team, Team Chara, won 12-9 over Team Alfredsson. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals' Mathieu Perreault (below, middle) did the damage with his stick Tuesday night as his hat trick helped beat the Stanley Cup-champion Boston Bruins 5-3. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks slugged it out with Montreal's Rene Bourque on Jan. 18, retribution for Bourque's hit on Nicklas Backstrom that left the Capitals center with a concussion. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals' Mathieu Perreault, center, shakes hands with Marcus Johansson after completing a hat trick against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-3. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Washington Capitals' Mathieu Perreult, center, celebrates with Alexander Semin (28) and John Carlson (74) after scoring his third goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-3. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) stops a shot as Washington Capitals' Matthieu Perreault watches during the first period of an NHL game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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**FILE** Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) tries to stuff the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

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Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jiri Tlusty celebrates with teammates Tim Brent and Eric Staalafter scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. The Hurricanes won 3-0. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)

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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk battles with Washington Capitals center Cody Eakin for the puck during the first period in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)

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Montreal Canadiens left wing Rene Bourque trades punches with Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks during a first-period fight Wednesday, Jan.18, 2012, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Tom Boland)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring the third goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, in Montreal. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was suspended for three games for his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brett Connolly on Thursday, March 8, 2011. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals celebrate Alexander Semin's goal in the second period of their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals defeated the Hurricanes 2-1. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin slams into Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward as defenseman Justin Faulk closes in during first period, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer mix it up along the boards during the third period, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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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)

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** 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)