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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, launches his stick into the stands after defeating the Washington Capitals in Game 6 of their NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in New York, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The Rangers evened the series at 3-3 with a 1-0 shutout, forcing a Game 7 in Washington, Monday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals break down in New York, Rangers force Game 7

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) guards New York Rangers right wing Arron Asham (45) as he works in front of goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NHL playoffs: Joel Ward gets Game 5 redemption

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Over Green gives Caps OT win over Rangers

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Stanley Cup playoffs 2013: No let-up in Braden Holtby’s performance

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, center, with defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and center Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, wait for the face off in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Alex Ovechkin’s MVP case bolstered with each Capitals win

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is congratulated by teammates following a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during second period NHL hockey action Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Capitals win 5th straight as Alex Ovechkin keeps scoring

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Fans, background, celebrate with Washington Capital's Alex Overchkin (8) after he scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Alex Ovechkin hat trick keeps Capitals in first place

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Bruins add Jagr ahead of NHL deadline

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Buffalo Sabres center Brian Flynn (65) gives chase to Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Capitals shuffle defense as NHL foes beef up before trade deadline

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Buffalo Sabres left winger Marcus Foligno (82) deflects the puck as Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) turns the shot away during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Ovechkin, Capitals rally to beat Buffalo in shootout

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), John Carlson (74) and Troy Brouwer (20) celebrate Ovechkin's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The Capitals won 4-0. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)

Capitals trounce Winnipeg 6-1 for second victory in two nights over Jets

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis (26) tries to put back a rebound past Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) and goalie Braden Holtby during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Capitals notes: Mike Green sidelined at Rangers with lower-body injury

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, right, celebrates a goal scored by teammate Troy Brouwer (20) and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

In rare win, Capitals execute Adam Oates’ blueprint for success

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson (65) battles Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game at the Scotia Bank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)

Capitals notes: Stricter penalty calls require adjustment

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Los Angeles center Andrei Loktionov hoists the Stanley Cup after the Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils in six games. (Associated Press)

NHL season unlike any other presents ‘a lot of unknowns’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Capitals Notes: Welcome back Eric Fehr

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Karl Alzner and his Capitals teammates know that getting into game shape after a long layoff will be a challenge. (The Washington Times)

Caps players must get into shape quickly

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Mats Sundin, of Sweden, Joe Sakic, Adam Oates and Pavel Bure, of Russia, pose for a photograph with their rings at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

NHL lockout 2012: Work stoppage casts a shadow on Hall of Fame celebration

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Adam Oates, who was acquired by Washington from Boston on March 1, 1997, recorded 354 of his 1,079 assists with the Capitals. (Associated Press)

Adam Oates built Hall of Fame career on passing the puck

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, arrives with deputy commissioner Bill Daly, right, as the NHL and its locked-out player resume negotiations in Toronto on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

NHL lockout 2012: Thaw may be coming in labor negotiations

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times