Washington Capitals right winger Troy Brouwer (20) scores on a wrist shot past Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, and center Daniel Winnik (34) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Anaheim Ducks right winger Corey Perry (10) and Washington Capitals defenseman Patrick Wey (56) tangle during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ben Lovejoy (6) puts the puck in the net against Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), of Slovakia, and defenseman Jack Hillen (38) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Anaheim Ducks right winger Kyle Palmieri (21) and Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38) skate in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Washington Capitals right winger Dustin Penner (17) tangles with Anaheim Ducks center Nick Bonino (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, blocks a shot from the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Washington Capitals right winger Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal over Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Washington Capitals right winger Dustin Penner (17) tangles with Anaheim Ducks center Nick Bonino (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ** FILE **
Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, blocks a shot from the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)