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Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), from Sweden, and left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40), also from Sweden, celebrate Nyquist's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin scores in OT; Capitals top Reds Wings 6-5

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

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Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson in action during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals rookie Tom Wilson working his way along NHL learning curve

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, celebrates his goal with left wing Jason Chimera (25) in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joel Ward earns chances, increases production for Capitals

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his game winning goal with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski (21) nearby, in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Alex Ovechkin scores in OT to cap Capitals’ rally past Blue Jackets

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Linesman Francois St. Laurent, right, tries to pull Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery, top, off of Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby during a melee in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. The Capital won 7-0. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Goalies fight in Capitals’ 7-0 demolition of Flyers

By Mike Wisniewski - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)

Alex Ovechkin scores again as Capitals net third straight win

Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, in Washington . (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals stay positive, get much-needed win against Oilers

Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) guards New York Rangers right wing Arron Asham (45) as he works in front of goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NHL playoffs: Joel Ward gets Game 5 redemption

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Joel Ward (center) scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of last year's playoff matchup against Boston. (Associated Press)

Joel Ward returns to Capitals lineup for Game 1

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times