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Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his goal with defenseman Mike Green (52) as right wing Joel Ward (42) comes comes join them, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Washington. Ovechkin's goal sent the game into overtime and the Capitals won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals rally from three goals down in third, beat Flyers in shootout

By Kevin Dunleavy - Associated Press

After blocking a shot-on-goal Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) and Florida Panthers Jonathan Huberdeau (11) look for the puck during the second period of a NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Capitals fall to Florida after long shootout round

By Paul Gereffi - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates after his goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Great 8 scores 4: Alex Ovechkin rallies Caps past Lightning

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner (53) chases after Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Oates on Caps fighting back: ‘Talk’s cheap’

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals Philipp Grubauer, from Germany, sits on the ice as the puck bounces nearby in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in Washington. The Hurricanes won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Alzner: Capitals took Hurricanes ‘way too lightly’

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates after scoring a goal with less than a minute left to play in the third period to tie the game as New York Islanders goalie Anders Nilsson (45) kneels and teammate Travis Hamonic (3) skates away during an NHL hockey game in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Ovechkin, Backstrom help Capitals snatch victory away from Islanders

By Allan Kreda - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby deflects a puck as he defends the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. Washington Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Holtby’s night off turns into night on as Caps top Montreal in shootout

By Kevin Dunleavy - Associated Press

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)

Caps teammates stand behind Martin Erat’s trade request

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer, right, makes a save at the feet of Washington Capitals right winger Troy Brouwer as Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner, left, and center Peter Holland close in during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Toronto won 2-1. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

Caps manage a point but fall to Leafs in shootout

Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) reacts after missing a shot on goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Washington. The Canadiens won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals can’t overcome early Canadiens outburst

By Joseph White - Associated Press