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Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, back, calls over officials to issue a coach's challenge on a goal scored by Colorado Avalanche center Colin Wilson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Denver. The goal was denied after review. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Peter Laviolette prepares to navigate shortened training camp as new Capitals coach

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) pushes Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) from the crease in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes a save during the third period of the team's NHL hockey against the Carolina Hurricanes in New York. Lundqvist signed with the Washington Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist announces he’ll undergo open heart surgery

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson makes a save against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) **FILE**

Craig Anderson, goaltender, signed by Capitals to professional tryout agreement

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, stops the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ilya Samsonov’s time has arrived as the Capitals’ primary goalie

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Capital One became the Washington Capitals' official helmet entitlement partner. (Photo via the Capitals)

Capitals partner with Capital One for on-helmet advertisement

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a "pretty tough and emotional day." The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist, Capitals goalie, to miss season due to heart condition

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a &quot;pretty tough and emotional day.&quot; The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

‘Shocking’: King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

The Washington Capitals unveiled its new Adidas "Reverse Retro" jersey Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. (Courtesy of Washington Capitals)

Capitals unveil Reverse Retro jersey, with screaming eagle returning

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this May 7, 2017, file photo, then-Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, center left, and associated coach Kevin McCarthy, center right, talk during Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in Nashville, Tenn. Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff as expected Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) **FILE**

Capitals hire Peter Laviolette’s longtime assistant Kevin McCarthy

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes a save during the third period of the team's NHL hockey against the Carolina Hurricanes in New York. Lundqvist signed with the Washington Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist signs one-year deal with Capitals to replace Braden Holtby in goal

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, with New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Lundqvist signed with the Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Washington. Washington re-signed Dillon to a $15.6 million, four-year contract Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, an announcement that came minutes after saying Michal Kempny would miss 6-8 months following surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Capitals sign Brenden Dillon to 4-year deal, Michal Kempny out 6-8 months

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Washington. Washington re-signed Dillon to a $15.6 million, four-year contract Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, an announcement that came minutes after saying Michal Kempny would miss 6-8 months following surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Hank to DC? Lundqvist ‘really solid candidate’ for Capitals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this April 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) skates with the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins,in Washington. The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Radko Gudas. This is the first significant move of the NHL offseason after the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup less than 36 hours prior. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Matt Niskanen tells Flyers he will retire

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In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette watches the action in an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Capitals to hire Peter Laviolette to be next coach

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette answers questions during a news conference Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette, who won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, as coach on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FIle)

Capitals hire Stanley Cup-winning coach Peter Laviolette

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien) ** FILE **

Capitals fire Todd Reirden after disappointing playoff exit

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. When Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites. Reirden's Washington Capitals started hot before their defensive game slipped. Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning took a while to warm up, then won 14 of 21 games before the NHL season was halted in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien, File)

Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, second left, and teammates watch the final minute of the third period against the New York Islanders of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals eliminated by Barry Trotz’s Islanders with 4-0 loss in Game 5

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