Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) compete for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter (20) loses his helmet after colliding with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider, left, blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, makes a save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 4, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates stands in the bench in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)