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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) scores on Calgary Flames goaltender Cam Talbot during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

Carlson scores 2 to help Capitals beat Flames 5-3

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Brayden Holtby makes a save against Calgary Flames' Andrew Mangiapane during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

John Carlson scores twice to help Capitals beat Flames

By Associated Press - Associated Press

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 takes NHL points lead, continues making history with streak

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

MVP candidate Anthony Rendon (middle) and his Nationals teammates hope to bring a baseball title to the District for the first time in 86 years when they play the Houston Astros in the World Series. (Associated Press)

Nationals seek World Series win for city starved for baseball title

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd (26) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Wilson snaps tie with 3rd period goal, Caps edge Blackhawks

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Chicago. Chicago won 5-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Tom Wilson snaps tie with 3rd period goal as Capitals edge Blackhawks

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Carlson posts another three points to help Capitals beat Rangers

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Richard Panik (14) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Richard Panik, Capitals forward, placed on long-term injured reserve

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Carlson’s 3-point night helps Capitals beat Rangers 5-2

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Aerial Powers, left, drives to the basket as Connecticut Sun's Bria Holmes defends during the second half in Game 4 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Aerial Powers, Mystics champion, takes WNBA trophy for a ride at Capitals game

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 leads Capitals to first home win over Maple Leafs

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

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 **

Carlson leads Caps to first home win, 4-3 over Maple Leafs

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ilya Samsonov tapped to start for Capitals vs. Toronto after Braden Holtby calamity

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) skates off the ice as he is replaced by goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby pulled early, Capitals buried by Avalanche

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov, left, of Russia, celebrates his goal with right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kadri, Rantanen help Avs stay perfect, beat Capitals 6-3

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) reaches for the puck as Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, moves in during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Ekholm’s late goal leads Predators over Capitals, 6-5

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, bottom, stops the puck against Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tyler Seguin scores in OT, Stars beat Capitals for 1st win of season

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates his goal with right wing Richard Panik (14) during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Seguin scores in OT, Stars beat Caps for 1st win of season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals hockey player Alex Ovechkin throws out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of a baseball National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Alex Ovechkin tosses first pitch at Nationals Game 4 of NLDS

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) celebrates his game-winning goal with center Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Washington. The Hurricanes won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Gardiner scores OT winner, Carolina beats Caps 3-2

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press