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Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, goes airborne after he was tripped up by Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bruins top Capitals 4-2, clinch Atlantic Division

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams, left, center Mike Richards, right wing Dustin Brown celebrate Richards' goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin, Capitals blow lead in 5-4 loss to Kings

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Patrick Wey, right, battles for the puck with San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 22, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Caps end San Jose skid with 3-2 SO win vs Sharks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, deflects a shot off his mask during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kings beat Caps 2-1 in SO to give Sutter 500th win

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Dustin Penner, right, tries to get a shot in on Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Caps can’t beat Jonathan Quick, fall to Kings in shootout

By Joe Resnick - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right winger Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal over Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Ovi’s go-ahead goal puts Capitals past Ducks 3-2

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right winger Troy Brouwer (20) scores on a wrist shot past Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, and center Daniel Winnik (34) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Alex Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals get road trip off to good start

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Caps F Laich has surgery; expected out 4-6 weeks

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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal with Jack Hillen (38), Tom Wilson (43) and Nicklas Backstrom, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Friday, March 14, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Green scores winner in Caps victory over Canucks

By KEVIN DUNLEAVY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, left, celebrates his goal with defenseman Mike Green during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Dmitry Orlov signs 2-year extension with Capitals

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) and Washington Capitals' Dmitry Orlov (81), of Russia, chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Capitals re-sign D Dmitry Orlov for $4M, 2 years

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