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Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) tries to shoot as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Scott Darling (33) and defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ 11-game home winning streak snapped in loss to Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) and Jeff Skinner (53) wait for a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals fill hole left by Justin Williams

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, facing camera, celebrates his goal with his teammates, including left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals beat Canucks to win NHL-best 10th in a row at home

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, controls the puck as St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nicklas Backstrom, Capitals top Blues in OT

By Adam Zielonka — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates the only goal of the shootout in an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin on pace for 50-goal season at age 32

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, is congratulated by Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia; Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden; T.J. Oshie (77); and Christian Djoos (29) following Ovechkin's overtime goal in an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Washington won 5-4. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alex Ovechkin’s 2nd goal leads Capitals past Hurricanes in overtime

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, left; defenseman Christian Djoos, from Sweden; and center Lars Eller (20), from Denmark, celebrate Eller's goal as Boston Bruins center Danton Heinen (43) skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin powers Capitals to 4-3 shootout win over Bruins

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) celebrates with left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) and center David Desharnais (51) after the Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 1-0 in a shootout of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Zuccarello, Zibanejad lead Rangers past Caps 1-0 in shootout

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is congratulated by Tom Wilson (43) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

ESPN declares the 1974-75 Capitals worst hockey team of all-time

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle, right, and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) vie for the puck after it was blocked by goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals come up empty in Vegas

By W.G. Ramirez - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer (36) pushes the puck in for a goal as Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) and Coyotes center Clayton Keller, second from left, and left wing Max Domi (16) watch during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Capitals 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Keller scores in OT as Coyotes beat Capitals 3-2

By JONATHAN DALTON - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Derek Grant (38) celebrates his goal with center Dennis Rasmussen (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin’s OT goal lifts Capitals over Ducks 3-2

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, center, celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with Brett Connolly (10), Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) and Alex Ovechkin during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Alex Chiasson scores pair of goals as Capitals beat Bruins again

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

John Carlson helps Capitals beat Avalanche

By Jeff Seidel - Associated Press

New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) collides with Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, as Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) slides into Grubauer during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals shut down by Jaroslav Halak as Islanders snap winless streak

By Christian Arnold - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals starting to look like a complete team again

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen, center, celebrates his goal with right wing Tom Wilson, left, and center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Niskanen helps Capitals to 4th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wilson, Ovechkin lead Capitals past Blackhawks, 6-2

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, front left, of Russia, celebrates his goal with Tom Wilson, center, and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin shines as Capitals enjoy rare win against Sharks

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals continue success vs. Bobrovsky, beat Blue Jackets

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press