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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes 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 scores 50th goal, ties Peter Bondra in victory over Hurricanes

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring against New York Rangers goalie Cam Talbot during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 29, 2015, in New York. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Alex Ovechkin, Jason Chimera each score two goals in Capitals’ win over Rangers

By Ira Podell - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Mike Ribeiro (63) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Predators clinch playoff berth with victory over Capitals

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, comes to celebrate with defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) after Niskanen's goal to win in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, March 26, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Matt Niskanen’s overtime goal leads Capitals to crucial victory over Devils

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets celebrate Mark Scheifele's (55) goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 21, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)

Ondrej Pavelec makes 27 saves as Jets continue playoff push, shut out Capitals

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Washington Capitals' Joel Ward (42) and Eric Fehr (16) battle for the puck with Buffalo Sabres' Marcus Foligno (92) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 16, 2015, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Evgeny Kuznetsov caps Capitals’ shootout win over Sabres

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Vernon Fiddler (38) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 13, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Three power-play goals help Stars topple Capitals

By Jeff Seidel - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Cam Talbot (33) gets a kiss on the helmet from left wing Chris Kreider (20) after an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Cam Talbot helps Rangers move into first place with victory over Capitals

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42), second from left, celebrates his goal with teammates in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Three-goal second period spurs Capitals to victory over Sabres

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Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) changes direction with the puck, with Minnesota Wild center Erik Haula (56), from Finland, behind him during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Washington. The Wild won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jason Pominville’s pair of third-period goals lead Wild past Capitals

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, works for the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson (13) and Cody Goloubef (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Washington won 5-3. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Alex Ovechkin misses game with injury; availability for Saturday also uncertain

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period on an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario. (AP Photo/Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Alex Ovechkin a game-time decision Thursday with lower-body injury

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville, left, celebrates his goal with center Mikael Granlund (64), from Finland, as defenseman Nate Prosser (39) and left wing Zach Parise (11) come to join, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Washington. The Wild won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Late turnover by Mike Green all Wild needed to defeat Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames defenseman Deryk Engelland (29) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), of Austria, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Andre Burakovsky ticketed for indefinite stay in Hershey after trades

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames' Curtis Glencross (20) stays in front of Columbus Blue Jaqckets' Fedor Tyutin (51), of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mike Munden)

Capitals, Curtis Glencross at ease with trade deadline having passed

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames' Curtis Glencross, left, and Vancouver Canucks' Radim Vrbata, of the Czech Republic, battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Curtis Glencross glad trade speculation is over after joining Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Zach Sill (22) reaches for the puck with Washington Capitals defenseman Tim Gleason (6) and goalie Braden Holtby (70) behind, in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Whirlwind day in the books, Tim Gleason pleased with Capitals debut

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames' Curtis Glencross (20) stays in front of Columbus Blue Jaqckets' Fedor Tyutin (51), of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mike Munden)

Adding Curtis Glencross, Tim Gleason could have little impact on Capitals’ cohesion

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames' Curtis Glencross (20) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)

Capitals acquire Curtis Glencross from Flames, addressing one major need

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals trade Jack Hillen to Hurricanes for defenseman Tim Gleason

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times