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In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Green (27) fights for the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. Green and Vancouver’s Sven Baertschi are opting out. Dallas defenseman Roman Polak is not reporting for now. And Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos is not reporting at full strength. Green and Baertschi joined Calgary defender Travis Hamonic in choosing not to participating in the resumption of the NHL season. Green, like Hamonic, decided not to play for family reasons. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Mike Green and Karl Alzner, former Capitals defensemen, opt out of NHL restart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

John Druce of the Washington Capitals (19), puts the puck past New York Rangers goalie John Vanbiesbrouck in overtime to win the NHL Patrick Division finals April 28, 1990, at Madison Square Garden. The Caps beat the Rangers 2-1, and won the series four games to one. Defending on the play is Rangers Troy Mallette (26), and Ron Greschne, upper left. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey)

Capitals’ playoff run in 1990 deserves a second look

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

John Carlson had a historic scoring year, but he’s far from a Norris Trophy lock

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) eyes the puck during a game against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Washington, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden says Capitals’ No. 1 goalie job is Braden Holtby’s to lose

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

An outside shot of MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Capitals to begin small-group workouts Thursday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien) ** FILE **

Reid Cashman, Washington Capitals assistant coach, will leave for Dartmouth after season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael (24) skates during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Washington, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Connor McMichael, 2019 first-round pick, could make Washington Capitals’ playoff roster

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Capitals prepare to open MedStar Iceplex when NHL allows training to restart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck next to Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals restart explained: What to know following NHL return-to-play news

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, stands on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals would receive first-round playoff bye in latest NHL return plan

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Brendan Leipsic (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ** FILE **

Brendan Leipsic waived by Washington Capitals in light of sexist social media messages

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) gets the game-winning goal between the pads of Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the overtime period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. The Capitals won 2-1 to win the series, four games to two. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Capitals hockey: The top 10 playoff performers in franchise history

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) bats away the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Braden Holtby taking it easy in quarantine, even with uncertain contract situation

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends as Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) attempts to deflect the shot against goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), from the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Joel Ward, former Capitals winger, retires from NHL

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden takes care of immunocompromised son during coronavirus pandemic

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ offseason plans, championship window likely affected by suspended season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo ,Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Washington. Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 career goals. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin: Staying safe more important right now than chasing milestones

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson sends message to Capitals fans while NHL self-quarantine continues

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Buffalo Sabres forward Victor Olofsson (68) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Kahun scores shootout goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Capitals

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Dominik Kahun (95) scores against Washington Capitals goalie Branden Holtby (70) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 9, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Dominik Kahun scores shootout goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Capitals

By John Wawrow - Associated Press