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In this April 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) skates with the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins,in Washington. The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Radko Gudas. This is the first significant move of the NHL offseason after the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup less than 36 hours prior. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Matt Niskanen tells Flyers he will retire

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In this April 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) skates with the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins,in Washington. The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Radko Gudas. This is the first significant move of the NHL offseason after the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup less than 36 hours prior. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Follow the money: Salary cap could spawn NHL trade frenzy

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) battles for the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals trade Matt Niskanen to Flyers for Radko Gudas in defenseman swap

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and others after an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Washington. Niskanen scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Niskanen scores overtime winner to lift Capitals over Rangers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Matt Niskanen (left) and T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals speak to the media at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., on Sunday, June 3, 2018, one day after they won Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Vegas Golden Knights. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / Washington Times)

Oshie, Niskanen discuss their Metro trip to Capitals’ Game 3

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) puts the go-ahead goal behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens center Tomas Plekanec (14) chases the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) during the second period of a NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matt Niskanen placed on long-term injured reserve

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Montreal Canadiens left wing Charles Hudon (54) and Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) battle for the puck during the third period of a NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals put top D-man Niskanen on long-term injury list

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) is knocked off balance by Alex Ovechkin (8) before taking a hit from Washington Capitals' Matt Niskanen during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. Crosby left the game and did not return. The Capitals won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Matt Niskanen is prepared for retribution over hit that took out Sidney Crosby

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) lies on the ice after taking a hit from Washington Capitals' Matt Niskanen during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. One hit may have changed the tenor of the NHL playoffs. Penguins star Sidney Crosby's status going forward is uncertain. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins star, out with concussion for Game 4 against Washington Capitals

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) takes a hit from Washington Capitals' Matt Niskanen during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. Crosby left the game and did not return. The Capitals won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Matt Niskanen, Washington Capitals defenseman, won’t face hearing for hit on Sidney Crosby

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) is helped off the ice after being injured during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. Crosby did not return to the game and the Capitals won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby will miss Capitals-Penguins Game 4 due to concussion

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) is helped off the ice after being injured during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 1, 2017. Crosby did not return to the game and the Capitals won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Barry Trotz: Matt Niskanen’s hit on Sidney Crosby wasn’t dirty

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on next to defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals aren’t struggling to stay involved in games, while blowouts have come consistently

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby listens during an NHL hockey final media availability session, Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals confront realities of second-round playoff exit with one final goodbye

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) plays during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik stabilize Capitals defense after years of turnover

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals finding different ways to score with top-ranked power play in slump

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with teammates Jay Beagle (83), and Jason Chimera (25) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals’ defensive depth tested with John Carlson, Brooks Orpik injured

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, attempts to hit the puck in the air with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4), from Sweden, behind, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals rebound from miserable performance with victory over Blackhawks

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) is surrounded by left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, defenseman Mike Green (52), defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of Game 3 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By blocking shots, Capitals players show not just Braden Holtby able to stop pucks

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times