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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, and Evgeny Kuznetsov, left, both of Russia, talk on the bench as the ice is resurfaced during NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin misses practice for maintenance day; Evgeny Kuznetsov skates

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) shoots and scores a goal against the New York Islanders in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson’s suspension helped him unlock offense for Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) watches a shot by Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) go wide of the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Capitals reunite with Trotz, then beat Islanders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this March 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz smiles toward left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, after Ovechkin's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Capitals players talk Trotz game: ‘Now he’s on the other side’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 3, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals NHL hockey new head coach Todd Reirden answers questions from members of the media after a news conference in Arlington, Va. The celebrating is over for now for the Capitals after partying as hard as any champion in NHL history. Reirden is one of six new coaches, but he has been on Barry Trotz’s staff the past four seasons and had a hand in winning the Cup last season. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden thankful for Barry Trotz as matchup approaches

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) shoots and scores a goal against the New York Islanders in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) ** FILE **

Wilson, Capitals beat Islanders 4-1 for 6th straight win

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz calls out to his players during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, in Bridgeport, Conn. While the Washington Capitals are watching their Stanley Cup banner ascend to the rafters, Trotz will be fresh off a plane in North Carolina preparing for his own season opener. Trotz guided the Capitals to their first title, and in winning it triggered an automatic contract extension far under the present-day market value for top NHL coaches. He resigned less than a week after the parade, joined the New York Islanders and brings with him almost two decades of NHL coaching experience and a Cup ring. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Capitals set to play Barry Trotz’s Islanders, present coach Stanley Cup ring

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) and goaltender Pheonix Copley (1) tends the net against New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Brett Connolly scores in 3rd, Capitals beat Rangers 5-3

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, skates with the puck between Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader, right, and defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin leads Capitals past Red Wings 3-1

By JEFF SEIDEL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Pheonix Copley (1) keeps his eyes on the puck during first period NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lars Eller’s overtime goal gives Capitals 5-4 win over Canadiens

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom waits for a face off against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Backstrom’s OT goal lifts Capitals past Avalanche 3-2

By Dennis Georgatos - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Adam Lowry (17) checks Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) during first period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ben Chiarot scores in 3rd to lead Jets past Capitals

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Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson, top left, looks back on his goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk, right, crashing into him in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. Wilson returned to the lineup after his 20-game suspension was reduced to 14 by a neutral arbitrator. After the goal Wilson received a two-minute penalty for goaltender interference. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Tom Wilson’s return sparks Capitals in 5-2 win over Wild

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny and Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer fight for a lose puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Capitals’ homestand ends with a thud in loss to Coyotes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28), of Denmark, battles for the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Power play, Sergei Bobrovsky shine as Blue Jackets beat Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

T.J. Oshie overcomes big hits, scores game-winner for Capitals to beat Penguins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal alongside center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

No hearing for Malkin for hit to head in Pens’ loss at Caps

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, of Sweden, and Liza Berg, Backstrom's fiance, pose during a ceremony where he was given a golden puck and a Tiffany crystal award prior to an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. Backstrom was honored for recording 600 assists. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom honored for 600 career assists

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, left, celebrates his goal with Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana, right, of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fourth-line scoring powers Capitals over Oilers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Nathan Walker (79), of Australia, skates during the third period of a NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals place Nathan Walker on waivers with Travis Boyd returning

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times