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Washington Capitals center Mikhail Grabovski, bottom, of Germany, is challenged by New Jersey Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Injury to Mikhail Grabovski tempers Capitals’ mood going into road trip

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, celebrates with teammates Martin Erat, center, and Joel Ward after Ovechkin scored against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

Caps end 7-game skid with 5-0 win over Canadiens

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils right wing Jaromir Jagr (68), of the Czech Republic, skates with the puck as Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) and left wing Jason Chimera, back, chase after him during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Newark, N.J. Jagr had two assists in the Devils' 2-1 victory. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jaromir Jagr ties Mario Lemieux in career assists as Devils extend Caps’ losing streak to 7

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

Capitals Ovechkin out with lower-body injury again

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils right wing Stephen Gionta, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals on an assist by Jaromir Jagr (68), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jagr sets up 2 goals to lead Devils over Caps

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) keeps his eye on the puck as it sails by his face after Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) took a shot on Lundqvist in the third period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Rangers defeated the Capitals 4-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Ovechkin to miss game against Ottawa

By KEVIN DUNLEAVY - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) celebrates with teammates center Kyle Turris (7), right wing Bobby Ryan (6) and defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (46) after an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, in Washington. The Senators won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senators shut out Ovechkin-less Capitals, 2-0

By KEVIN DUNLEAVY - Associated Press

Capitals re-assign goaltender Grubauer to AHL

Associated Press

Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee watches during morning practice at Washington Capitals Training Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Monday, September 16, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Is it time for Caps GM George McPhee to make a move?

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) reacts after scoring a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. Nash scored two goals in the period. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nash scores 2 in 1st period, Rangers beat Caps

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore, left, celebrates with New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) after Callahan scored a goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (not shown) in the second period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rangers strike early, often in win over Capitals

By Ira Podell - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky, left, of Russia, makes a save against Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle, right, as Blue Jackets' Artem Anisimov, also of Russia, waits for a rebound during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 5-1. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Capitals’ skid reaches four games after smackdown in Columbus

By Rusty Miller - Associated Press

Russia's Alexander Ovechkin (8) collides with Slovakia's Lubos Bartecko (23) in the first period of a preliminary round men's ice hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Ovi remains diplomatic amid criticism of native Russia, but he’s serious about winning in Sochi

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal with Troy Brouwer (20) after scoring in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Maatta’s late goal lifts Penguins by Capitals 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (81), from Russia, left wing Jason Chimera (25) and others combine on San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins (10) in front of the goal, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sharks defeat Capitals 2-1 in shootout

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press