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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal, near Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals keep celebration going by routing Bruins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, carries the Stanley Cup during a banner-raising ceremony before the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals off to racing start vs. Bruins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson is introduced during a banner raising ceremony before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. Wilson was banned 20 games by the NHL on Wednesday for a blindside hit to the head of an opponent during a preseason game. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

T.J. Oshie says NHL making example of Wilson

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals skate on the ice as the team's Stanley Cup championship banner is raised before the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals raise Stanley Cup banner to kick off new season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Hunter Shrauger of Michigan was invited onto the ice at the Washington Capitals' practice Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. Shrauger had his wish to meet Alex Ovechkin fulfilled by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Capitals)

Hunter Shrauger, Make-a-Wish kid, has Capitals dreams come true

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals players watch the Stanley Cup championship banner during a banner-raising ceremony before the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

‘Back-to-back!’ Banner night for Ovechkin, Cup champ Caps

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with T.J. Oshie (77) during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals open Stanley Cup defense with 7-0 rout of Bruins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) battles with St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin (23) and defenseman Niko Mikkola, right, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson suspended 20 games for latest transgression

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden stamps his relationship-focused style on Capitals

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 season preview: Challenge is for champs to avoid hangover

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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

Capitals announce 23-man roster for opening night

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Shane Gersich (63) and T.J. Oshie (77) celebrate after the Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Washington Capitals unveil Stanley Cup rings

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks goalie J-F Berube, left, stops a shot by St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Capitals claim winger Dmitrij Jaskin day before season begins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) is escorted by an official off the ice after he checked St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist, on ice at back center, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Wilson could face lengthy suspension after latest controversial hit

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) is escorted by an official off the ice after he checked St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist, on ice at back center, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Wilson gets game misconduct as Capitals win preseason finale

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson shoots against the Calgary Flames during the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. San Jose added two-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Karlsson. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

NHL season preview: Teams load up to challenge champion Caps

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Lucas Johansen (21) skates with the puck against Boston Bruins left wing Anton Blidh (81) during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Washington Capitals make another roster trim with final deadline looming

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Alexander Alexeyev, right, of Russia, puts on a jersey after being selected by the Washington Capitals during the NHL hockey draft in Dallas, Friday, June 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Capitals sign Alexander Alexeyev to 3-year deal, worth $2.775 million

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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, Evgeny Kuznetsov to make preseason debuts in Quebec City

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Martin Fehervary, left, of Slovakia, and Boston Bruins' Daniel Winnik, right, vie for control of the puck in the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Capitals trim camp roster by sending rookies to junior teams

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times