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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) watches his shot get past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) for a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 12, 2018, in Washington. It was Ovechkin's 600th career goal. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin reaches 600 goals, Capitals beat Jets in overtime

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, left, celebrates his goal as Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik skates behind him during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Trevor Lewis returns to lead Kings past Capitals

Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Rickard Rakell (67) and Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) work for the puck along the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, March 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Ducks beat Capitals to move up to second in Pacific

By Dan Greenspan - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman (11) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals look to ride ‘good vibe’ from Stadium Series to West Coast

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of Czech Republic, celebrates his goal with right wing Tom Wilson (43) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, and center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps light up Leafs, lights go out for outdoor game at Navy

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, walks to the locker room after an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals top Leafs in blackout-delayed outdoors game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

The Washington Capitals play the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Power surge knocks out lights at NHL outdoor game

Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Capitals 3-2. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach) **File**

Capitals prepare for outdoor game with indoor practice; Holtby to start Saturday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 23, 2017, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shake hands after the Capitals defeated the Maple Leafs in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto. As the Maple Leafs and Capitals meet outdoors at the U.S. Naval Academy on Saturday night, they look like teams going in opposite directions with Toronto at the start of its championship window and Washington on the edge of running out of time. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Young Leafs overflowing with Cup potential Capitals once had

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Three students from Germantown Elementary School in Annapolis, Maryland pose for photos in the interview room at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on March 1, 2018. The stadium is set up for the NHL Stadium Series game March 3 between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

NHL behind-the-scenes field trip reveals mechanics of outdoor hockey

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, is seen against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. The Blue Jackets won 5-1. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) **File**

Capitals look forward to Stadium Series game while recovering from tough February

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers center Jared McCann, right, celebrates with teammates after his game-winning overtime goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. Florida won the game 3-2. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

McCann gets OT winner, Panthers top Maple Leafs 3-2

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Travis Boyd practices with the Washington Capitals on their first day of development camp at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington on Monday, July 9, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times) **File**

Capitals recall forward Travis Boyd from AHL

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring during the second period against the Ottawa Senators in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores twice to help Capitals end troublesome month with win over Senators

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring during the second period against the Ottawa Senators in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Kuznetsov scores twice, Capitals beat Senators 3-2

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin takes the puck past Buffalo Sabres defenseman Casey Nelson, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Ovechkin had two goals as the Capitals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **File**

Alex Ovechkin scores twice in Capitals win; four away from career goal milestone

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) skate into the corner after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Vincent Trocheck scores late winner, Panthers beat Capitals

By Paul Gereffi - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) skate into the corner after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

After tribute to shooting victims, Luongo stops Capitals

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jakub Jerabek takes out Ottawa Senators' Ryan Dzingel from in front of goaltender Carey Price during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals trade for defenseman Jakub Jerabek

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Taylor Chorney in action during Game 4 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals place Taylor Chorney on waivers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times