WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 18, 2024 Manager Davey Martinez watches as his defense takes the field. The Washington Nationals faced the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Joe Glorioso / Washington Times Sports via All-Pro Reels)
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 18, 2024 Katel Marie (4) hits his 15th home run of the year off Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin. The Washington Nationals faced the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Joe Glorioso / Washington Times Sports via All-Pro Reels)
Rep. Burgess Owens, Utah Republican, speaks at a press conference about K-12 antisemitism with Jewish students and parents on May 8, 2024, by Parents Defending Education in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Parents Defending Education)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Tom Wilson #43 checks a Penguins defenseman into the boards during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Alexander Ovechkin celebrates his 849th goal during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Commanders wide receiver Terry McLauren waves to the crowd in a tv timeout during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Alexander Ovechkin #8 fires a shot on goal during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Evgeni Malkin stares into the crowd during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Sonny Milano #15 sets up Alexander Ovechkin's 849th goal with this assist during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Sidney Crosby #87 and Alex Nedeljkovic #39 celebrate the Penguins victory over the Captials at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2024 Alexander Ovechkin #8 warms up in front of the fans before the game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Captial One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Joe Glorioso for the Washington Times.)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 takes a face-off with Blues Brayden Schenn #10 late in the first period. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Dylan Strome #17 patiently waits for his teammates to crash the Blues goal. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Hendrix Lapierre draws a penalty on the Blues. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Alexander Ovechkin #8 stares into the crowd. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Jordan Bennington #50 falls to 14-12-2 on the year. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Alexander Overchkin #8 settles the puck before firing off a shot on goal. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Dylan Strome #17 celebrates his 16th goal of the season. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: T.J. Oshie #77 shoots and scores his first goal of the game in the first period. The Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on January 18th, 2024. (Joe Glorioso | Washington Times Sports)