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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal with center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals trail by 2 before roaring back to beat Senators 7-2

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62), of Sweden, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals happy with Carl Hagelin, Nick Jensen at trade deadline

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 25, 2013, photo, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., accompanied by fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus, express disappointment in the Supreme Court's decision on Shelby County v. Holder that invalidates Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Lewis has studied the NFL’s response to Colin Kaepernick and believes the league could’ve have taken a better approach than to blackball the ex-quarterback. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

John Lewis, Willie O’Ree to do ceremonial puck drop for Capitals’ black history night

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, scores the game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93), defenseman Brady Skjei (76), and goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, second from right, , of Sweden, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. Also seen is Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), , of Russia. The Capitals won 6-5 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kuznetsov’s overtime winner lifts Caps over Rangers, 6-5

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, reaches for the puck against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores in overtime to help Capitals beat Rangers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (23) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sam Reinhart’s hat trick leads Sabres to win over Capitals

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen plays against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) ** FILE **

Washington Capitals acquire Nick Jensen from Detroit for Madison Bowey

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 7, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, left, celebrates his goal, in front of center Chandler Stephenson during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) ** FILE **

Devante Smith-Pelly clears waivers, remains in Capitals organization

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammate T.J. Oshie (77) during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby lead Capitals past Maple Leafs 3-2

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Carl Hagelin (62) chases after the puck as Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat pursues during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) ** FILE **

Capitals acquire forward Carl Hagelin from Kings for draft picks

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Devante Smith-Pelly waived by Capitals in surprise move

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 12, 2018, photo, Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, right, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory rally for the Washington Capitals in celebration of winning the Stanley Cup, on the National Mall in Washington. Ovechkin and the rest of the Washington Capitals will get to do something the franchise never has done: raise a banner signifying a Stanley Cup championship. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) **FiLE**

Capitals donate Stanley Cup ring to Hockey Hall of Fame

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, center, celebrates his goal with teammate Tom Wilson (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Alex Ovechkin scores a pair as Capitals edge Kings

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, shoots the puck as Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. The Ducks won 5-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ryan Miller becomes U.S.-born goalies win leader in Ducks’ victory against Caps

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) moves the puck past San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ovechkin, Oshie lift Capitals over Sharks 5-1

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) and left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) watch from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals begin long road trip looking like last year’s Stanley Cup team

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates after scoring with right wing Tom Wilson (43) and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Red-hot Kuznetsov has 4 points, Capitals beat Kings 6-4

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, defends the puck past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Oscar Fantenberg (7), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Evgeny Kuznetsov rings up four points as Capitals beat Kings

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle, right, reacts as he heads to the bench to celebrate his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Washington. Also seen is defenseman Panthers Aaron Ekblad (5). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mike Hoffman scores in OT for Panthers to beat Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Patrik Nemeth (12) collide along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps beat Avs in OT, Colorado loses 5th consecutive game

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press