Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal as Ottawa Senators left wing Milan Michalek (9), from the Czech Republic, and center Jason Spezza (19) skate nearby in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) celebrates his goal past Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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**FILE** Washington Capitals' Martin Erat talks with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Capitals have had six consecutive playoff appearances and have failed to get past the second round. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Washington Capitals left wing Martin Erat (10), of the Czech Republic, talks with Jay Beagle during the first period an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)