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Washington Capitals left wing Curtis Glencross (22) sends the puck past Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Excitement of Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance years in the making for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait (37) shoves Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) to the ice during the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Capitals’ opening performance a disappointment in many ways

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey (12) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby during the second period of Game 1 in a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Uninspired play puts Capitals in quick hole with Game 1 loss to Islanders

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2013, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates next to New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are hitting Broadway to face the Blueshirts for the NHL playoffs for the second straight year. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman's facing his former team in Detroit. Ottawa and Montreal face off in a cross-border rivalry. And then there's Ovechkin vs. Tavares in a full slate of compelling Eastern Conference first-round matchups. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

After year away from playoffs, Alex Ovechkin eager to lift Stanley Cup

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) blocks a puck with his mask against the Ottawa Senators during first period NHL action in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday April 4, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Braden Holtby looking to move past record-setting season, leave mark on playoffs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) lies on the ice being checked by teammates after being hit by a puck against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit Sunday, April 5, 2015. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tom Wilson completes full practice for Capitals, but playoff status unclear

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle, reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

Eric Fehr, Tom Wilson, Jay Beagle all return to practice for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz puts his hand on Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) on the bench in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1, in a shootout. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz’s experience something Capitals hope can be playoff advantage

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg (41), left wing Scott Hartnell (43), center Marko Dano (56) and defenseman Jack Johnson (7) celebrate Wennberg's goal as New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) reacts in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Blue Jackets won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Despite loss to Rangers, Capitals still earn first-round advantage in playoffs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, right, signs a jersey he gave to Tom Clinch, from Potomac, Md., during a fan appreciation event after an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: As time wages on, Capitals fans want Cups, not milestones

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

New York Rangers left wing Tanner Glass (15) and Washington Capitals defenseman Tim Gleason (6) fight in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Opportunity to secure first-round home-ice advantage eludes Capitals in loss

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates his goal with Troy Brouwer (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ victory takes them one step closer to first-round home-ice advantage

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) celebrates the team's 3-0 win over the Boston Bruins with Mike Green (52), Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, and Stanislav Galiev (49), of Russia, after an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby records third shutout of Bruins in Capitals’ home victory

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Stanislav Galiev, of Russia, skates with the puck against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. Galiev made his NHL debut in the game. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stan Galiev has ‘exciting day’ in making NHL debut for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby exerts his will once again in Capitals’ shutout of Bruins

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, center, celebrates with Karl Alzner, left, and John Carlson, right, after defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, April 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Capitals accomplish goal, fulfill expectations by qualifying for postseason

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Sunday, April 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Braden Holtby wins 100th game as Capitals hold off Red Wings to end road trip

Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks back at the net after being scored on by Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris (7) as Capitals' Mike Green (52) looks on during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Ottawa, Ontario. Ottawa won 4-3. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Capitals crawl back from three-goal deficit, force overtime in loss to Senators

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates his 51st goal of the season, djuring the second period against the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

Alex Ovechkin sets scoring record in Capitals’ shootout victory over Canadiens

Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Matt Niskanen (2) and Joel Ward, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Washington. It was Ovechkins' 50th goal of the year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin’s sixth 50-goal season occurs in the midst of a rapidly evolving NHL

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times