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Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12), of the Czech Republic, fight for the puck against Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stars beat Capitals in OT for 3rd straight win

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Max Domi scores past Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Max Domi breaks late tie, Canadiens beat Capitals

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The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Evan Bouchard gets 1st goal, Oilers beat Capitals

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In this May 1, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson sits on the bench after colliding with with Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (46) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Capitals forward Tom Wilson’s 20-game suspension upheld by Gary Bettman

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, celebrates his goal against Vancouver Canucks goalie Anders Nilsson, of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday Oct. 22, 2018. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Ovechkin has 2 goals, 2 assists as Caps beat Canucks

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Washington. The Panthers won 6-5 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nicklas Backstrom eclipses 600 career assists for Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals prepares to throw an ax while at an ax-throwing facility in Canada on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (Video screenshot from Twitter/@Capitals)

Capitals bond over ax throwing while on the road

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers center Colton Sceviour (7) celebrates his goal with left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game as Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) sits on the ice, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Huberdeau, Panthers beat Capitals for first win of season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Pheonix Copley (1) battles for the puck against Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano (72) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals mount big comeback, but lose shootout to Panthers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Washington. The Maple Leafs won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ top power play unit in its prime

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with center Nic Dowd (26) and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 4-3 in OT

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and others after an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Washington. Niskanen scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Niskanen scores overtime winner to lift Capitals over Rangers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden gestures during NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals want all hands on deck to fix faceoff woes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Evgeny Kuznetsov is fueled by joy, not ambition

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie, left, collides with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Capitals beat Golden Knights in Stanley Cup rematch

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kuznetsov’s 4-point night helps Capitals beat Golden Knights

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights forwards Reilly Smith, left and William Karlsson, right, of Sweden, chase the puck with Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Capitals, Golden Knights will feature some new faces in a new rivalry

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, right, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory rally in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) ** FILE **

Bud Light releases T-shirts honoring Capitals’ beery celebrations

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

If Evgeny Kuznetsov is as good as Capitals hope, keep that Stanley Cup warm

By Thom Loverro

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) gets the put behind Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kris Letang lifts Penguins past Capitals in overtime

By Dan Scifo - Associated Press