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United States forward T.J. Oshie (74) is hit by Russia forward Alex Ovechkin, back, during a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. The U.S. won 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Alex Ovechkin’s father recovering from surgery

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils defenseman Mark Fayne, second from left, looks on as Washington Capitals defenseman Julien Brouillette, right, is congratulated by teammates Patrick Wey, left, and Nicklas Backstrom after scoring the go-ahead goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals defeated the Devils 3-0. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Julien Brouillette’s first NHL goal helps send Caps into Olympic break with a victory

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, and defenseman Connor Carrick, right, battle New Jersey Devils right wing Stephen Gionta during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Holtby makes 25 saves, Capitals beat Devils

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

In this Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 file photo, Washington Capitals and Team Russia player Alexander Ovechkin promotes the Russian city of Sochi, site of the next winter Olympic games, during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP photo)

LOVERRO: Alex Ovechkin vs. Team USA creates a rooting quandary for local fans

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) celebrates his goal in front of Winnipeg Jets right wing Devin Setoguchi (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin gets 40th to lead Capitals past Jets 4-2

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, slides by goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), from Russia, after being tripped by defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky (11), from Slovakia, with center Casey Cizikas (53), in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Washington. Visnovsky was penalized for tripping on the play. The Islanders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Close-game woes leave Capitals mired in mediocrity

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), from Russia, watches the shot by Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) bounce away, in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Shutout for Nabokov as Islanders top Capitals 1-0

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, falls as he tripped by New York Islanders defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky (11), from Slovakia, with goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20), from Russia, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Washington. Visnovsky was penalized for tripping on the play. The Islanders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mistakes aplenty as Capitals falter against Islanders

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) deflects a shot by Washington Capitals center Casey Wellman (48) during the shootout of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. The Red Wings won 4-3. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Capitals come up empty in extended shootout, lose to Red Wings

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen, right, carries the puck across the blue line as Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets beat the Capitals 5-2. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Alex Ovechkin a career-worst minus-5 as Capitals fall in Columbus

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a wrap-around attempt by Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Howard helps Red Wings beat Capitals 4-3 in SO

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen, left, and Jack Johnson celebrate Johansen's goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Johansen’s 2 goals push CBJ past Capitals, 5-2

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) of Russia, celebrates his second goal with Braden Holtby (70) and Washington fans during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Green scores OT goal; Capitals beat Sabres 5-4

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press