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Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera celebrates with Jay Beagle (83) following Beagle's goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Eric Fehr’s late goal helps Capitals beat Hurricanes

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) dives for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Islanders hang on for 5-4 win over Hurricanes

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) charges into Buffalo Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth (34), of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes rally to beat Sabres 4-2

By JACK DALY - Associated Press

Ruutu scores late, Devils beat Canes 5-4

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Riley Nash (20) shoots against Florida Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov (7), of Russia, and goalie Tim Thomas during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Nash scored on the shot. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes extend home dominance of Panthers, 5-1

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Alexander Semin, right, launches a wrist shot past Philadelphia Flyers' Andrej Meszaros that went in for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Tlusty lifts Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Flyers

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Mike Komisarek (5) dives to knock the puck away from Florida Panthers' Sean Bergenheim (20) in front of Hurricanes goalie Anton Khudobin (31), of Kazakhstan, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Semin helps Hurricanes edge Panthers 3-2

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates on the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Capitals return to ‘good old days’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Alexander Semin (28) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Monday, Feb.11, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Hockey notes: Ex-Cap Alexander Semin earns a long-term deal with Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Alexander Semin (28) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Monday, Feb.11, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Hurricanes see different Alexander Semin than Capitals remember

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin attempted nine shots and got four on goal in his return to Washington with the Hurricanes on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)

HARRIS: Alexander Semin is gone, and probably best forgotten

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer (20) celebrates his goal with teammate Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals better off without Alexander Semin, Troy Brouwer says on eve of ex-Cap’s visit

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alexander Semin gets ‘fresh start’ with Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Make a big splash? Not Caps’ McPhee

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Defenseman Ryan Suter and forward Zach Parise, the top free agents on the market, signed with the Wild on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NHL free agency primer

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin will hit the free agent market looking to be a full-time player. He isn't ruling out the Capitals, but he wasn't happy with the limited role he was used in this season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Alexander Semin’s agent says client wants to be a ‘full-time player’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Left wing Alex Ovechkin is tied with Brooks Laich for the team lead in postseason scoring with five points, but more is needed from the Capitals' captain. (Associated Press)

Caps lacking contributions from core players

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals teammates celebrate as Caps left wing Alexander Semin (28) (second from left) scores to bring the Capitals up 2-1 in the second period as Washington took on the Boston Bruins in game four of the National Hockey League's first-round playoffs at the Verizon Center in Washington on Thursday, April 19, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Alexander Semin heating up just when the Capitals need him most

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin demoted to the Capitals’ fourth line?

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times