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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie is pictured during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)

Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve with chronic back problems

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie is pictured during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)

Capitals winger T.J. Oshie to start season on long-term injured list

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

TikTok patch to adorn Capitals’ road jerseys for 2024-25 NHL season

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

In this image provided by the Washington Capitals, Chris Patrick watches the NHL hockey club's development camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Saturday, July 6, 2024. The team on Monday, July 8, named Patrick general manager with Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. (Zach Guerette/Washington Capitals via AP)

Capitals promote Patrick to GM, MacLellan remains president of hockey operations

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Charlie Lindgren (79) celebrates with Martin Fehervary (42) and John Carlson (74) after the Capitals won an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. So much for just trying to get Alex Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Washington Capitals are going all in to keep their contending window open. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) shoots during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. The Lightning sent two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah and depth forward Tanner Jeannot to Los Angeles in moves that cleared more than $11 million in salary cap space. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Lightning and Capitals make multiple significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) handles the puck as he is pursued by New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Feb. 8, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The Washington Capitals have acquired winger Mangiapane from the Flames for a 2025 second-round pick. The teams announced the trade Thursday night, June 27, 2024, on the eve of the draft. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) **FILE**

Capitals acquire winger Andrew Mangiapane in trade with Flames

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talks to reporters during the team's NHL hockey training camp Sept. 23, 2021, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals reached a deal to buy CapFriendly, a popular site that has long been a source of NHL salary information and will soon no longer be available to other teams or fans. MacLellan confirmed the agreement in a statement Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The site will continue to operate independently through the draft in late June and start of free agency before the transaction is completed in the middle of the summer. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FiLE**

Capitals weighing trade possibilities ahead of Friday’s NHL draft

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Capitals unveil commemorative logos, patches for 50th anniversary season

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skating on the ice after being named number one star of the game following the Caps 3-0 win over thennipeg Jets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 24, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Oshie mulls retirement as Capitals head into uncertain offseason

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) exits the ice after being eliminated by the New York Rangers in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Capitals’ future darkens after latest first-round playoff exit

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

New York Rangers players celebrate after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Rangers sweep Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) holds his glove on a stick to high-five teammate Matt Rempe after defeating the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Rangers’ Rempe is in spotlight again after hit on Capitals’ van Riemsdyk

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, center, talks to T.J. Oshie, right, and Max Pacioretty during the third period in Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FiLE**

‘Struggling’ Ovechkin hopes patience pays off soon against Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Vincent Trocheck, left, celebrates after a goal by Artemi Panarin during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Ovechkin, Capitals struggle as Vesey, Panarin lead Rangers to Game 1 win

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) watches the puck go wide during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Late-blooming, mustached goalie Charlie Lindgren carries the Washington Capitals into the playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals beat Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes a pad save during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stops 22 shots as Sabres play spoilers in beating Capitals

By John Wawrow - Associated Press