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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom saves Capitals from a disaster in the making

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, during overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), of the Czech Republic, defenseman Brett Pesce (22) and others during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

For Nicklas Backstrom and Capitals, the hits keep coming

By Thom Loverro

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 **

Braden Holtby starts playoffs anew while Ilya Samsonov called up as precaution

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd (26) celebrates the game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 28, 2019. Washington won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Capitals give center Nic Dowd extension on day of playoff opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom powers Capitals to Game 1 win over Carolina

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left of Sweden, celebrates his goal with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals survive surge from Hurricanes to win Game 1

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov skates during a team practice in Arlington, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Math says Capitals will have tough time winning Stanley Cup again

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, left, and Braden Holtby, left, skate during a team practice in Arlington, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Braden Holtby and Capitals: No ghosts

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson is seen during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson stays out of trouble with playoffs approaching

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Being Tom Wilson: Inside the life of hockey’s most hated man

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Capitals playoff preview: After midseason turnaround, team ready to defend Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Islanders right wing Tom Kuhnhackl (14) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals lose season finale, turn focus to playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Hurricanes top Flyers 4-3, will face Capitals in 1st round

By JEFF NEIBURG - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Capitals to rest T.J. Oshie, others in season finale

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Lars Eller (20), or Denmark, carries the puck under pressure from Montreal Canadiens Andrew Shaw (65) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Washington, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Capitals clinch division with win over Canadiens

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Lars Eller (20), or Denmark, carries the puck under pressure from Montreal Canadiens Andrew Shaw (65) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Washington, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Capitals win Metropolitan Division, beat Canadiens 2-1

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Washington. The Lightning won 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nick Jensen could become this year’s Michal Kempny for Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny (6), of the Czech Republic, stands on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Michal Kempny, Capitals defenseman, out for playoffs and more after surgery

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

The puck gets past Washington Capitals goaltender Pheonix Copley for a goal scored by Florida Panthers right wing Troy Brouwer during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 1, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Vincent Trocheck, Aleksander Barkov lead Panthers past Capitals 5-3

By Paul Gereffi - Associated Press