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

Capitals’ playoff scenarios with one week left in the regular season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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 **

Alex Ovechkin nets 50th, 51st goals in Caps’ 6-3 win vs Lightning

By Erik Erlendsson - Associated Press

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 clinch playoff spot with 3-2 victory over Carolina

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, shoots the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

‘He’s speeding up:’ Alex Ovechkin on verge of 8th 50-goal season

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, battles for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton, left, and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Washington. Aisles seen is Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, back right. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin scores 49th goal as Capitals beat Hurricanes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates his winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Hurricanes caught up in same debate about hockey celebrations

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ playoff scenarios with two weeks left in the regular season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump, center, shakes hands with Alex Ovechkin, second from left, the captain and MVP of the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals hockey team, during a visit to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2019. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, third from right, and teammates John Carlson, second from left, and T.J. Oshie, fourth from left, listen (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White House

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

President Donald Trump, center, shakes hands with Alex Ovechkin, second from left, the captain and MVP of the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals hockey team, during a visit to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2019. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, third from right, and teammates John Carlson, second from left, and T.J. Oshie, fourth from left, listen (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Capitals visit Donald Trump at White House in honor of Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93), of the Czech Republic, collides with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Washington. Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) look on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Holtby sharp as Capitals beat Flyers to end losing streak

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia; Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden; Braden Holtby (70); and Tom Wilson (43) greet each other on stage during the Stanley Cup victory celebration on the National Mall in Washington. Two Capitals said recently they would not join their teammates in visiting President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship. Holtby and Brett Connolly, each of whom is Canadian, said they’d respectfully decline the invitation. Several other players, including Ovechkin, Americans T.J. Oshie and John Carlson and American coach Todd Reirden, have said they’re going. A vast majority of the team is expected to tour of the White House and meet Trump in the Oval Office in a private ceremony. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) **FILE**

Capitals accept differences of opinion on White House visit

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25), of Sweden, checks Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of the Czech Republic, into the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 22, 2019, in Washington. The Wild won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals disappointed in level of urgency in loss to Wild

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny (6), of the Czech Republic, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, March 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Michal Kempny out indefinitely with lower-body injury

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 22, 2019, in Washington. The Wild won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wild edge Capitals to move into playoff position

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Ryan Pulock (6) fights for control of the puck with Washington Capitals' Lars Eller (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 1, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) ** FILE **

5 teams besides Tampa Bay the Capitals could struggle with in playoffs

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of the Czech Republic, works for the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals fall to Lightning in playoff-esque overtime battle

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, right, of Russia, celebrates his goal with center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vasilevskiy makes 54 saves, Lightning beat Capitals in OT

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Brett Connolly (10) is checked by Edmonton Oilers' Adam Larsson (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Brett Connolly ‘respectfully declines’ White House visit, but many Capitals will go

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates by his bench after scoring a goal on the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Connolly leads Caps into 1st place with 4-1 win over Devils

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

Gamers play "NHL 19" in the Washington Capitals' "Chel Classic," an esports competition held at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (Photo by Heather Kellogg / courtesy of the Washington Capitals)

Capitals host ‘Chel Classic’ as foray into esports market

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times