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Washington Capitals' Kevin Shattenkirk responds to questions during a news conference before an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FILE**

Kevin Shattenkirk suspended 2 games for charging

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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, right, celebrates next to Washington Capitals center Lars Eller, left, of Denmark, and goalie Philipp Grubauer, center, of Germany, after the Kings scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Capitals’ West Coast slump continues

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) crashes into San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones, rear, and defenseman Justin Braun (61) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, March 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Logan Couture leads San Jose Sharks past Washington Capitals

By Rick Eymer - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) hits the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Capitals fans need to take a breath

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) is sandwiched by Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) and teammate Cody Eakin (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Kari Lehtonen, Stars snap Capitals’ home winning streak at 15

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck against New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jakub Vrana, Braden Holtby help Capitals edge Devils, extend home win streak to 14

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Brett Connolly (10) celebrates with teammate Jakub Vrana (13) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game as New York Rangers' Oscar Lindberg (24) skates away, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Marcus Johansson scores 2 to lead Capitals to win over Rangers

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Kevin Shattenkirk, left, and Minnesota Wild's Nino Niederreiter, of Switzerland, get tangled up along the boards during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 16, 2015, in St. Louis. The Wild won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kevin Shattenkirk dealt to Washington Capitals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (15) battles for the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Capitals acquire defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from Blues

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals searching for rhythm after bye week

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, left, and Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators put up five goals in win against Capitals

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) eyes the puck shot by Washington Capitals center Zach Sanford (82) as Edmonton Oilers center Mark Letestu (55) defends during the second period of their NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals beat Oilers to extend home winning streak to 13

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie, second from right, tries to score past New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh, left, and goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Niskanen, Orpik, Oshie miss Capitals’ game vs. Oilers

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) cannot get a shot in goal past Philadelphia Flyers' Michal Neuvirth (30) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Philadelphia. Washington won 4-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s two goals lead Capitals to win over Flyers

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of Czech Republic, makes his debut against the New York Islanders during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals send Jakub Vrana back to Hershey

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, center, reacts after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rangers slip past Capitals for narrow win

By Simmi Buttar - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) checks Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Zetterberg scores in shootout, Red Wings beat Capitals 3-2

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Zach Sanford (82) celebrates his goal with Matt Niskanen (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game as Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson, back, looks on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Washington. This was Sanford's first NHL goal. The Capitals won 6-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Zach Sanford, Jakub Vrana recalled by Capitals from Hershey

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price, left, tries to look past Tampa Bay Lightning's Brenden Morrow and Canadiens defenseman Tom Gilbert during the second period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington Capitals trade for defenseman Tom Gilbert

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

The Washington Nationals did not have an update Monday after Bryce Harper injured his left thumb sliding into third base on Sunday.

Bryce Harper stolen by Vegas Golden Knights from the Washington Capitals

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times