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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin selected as Metropolitan Division captain for All-Star Game

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 12, 2014. It was his second goal of the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Streit’s OT goal lifts Flyers over Penguins 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jussi Jokinen (36) celebrates his goal between Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) and Dmitry Orlov (81) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins take only lead on late goal, send Caps to seventh loss in nine games

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates his goal with Troy Brouwer (20) after scoring in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates, top, watches his team from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Caps in precarious position as Olympic break nears

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) sprays ice on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Washington. The Penguins won 4-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beat the Mets: Caps’ new division an early disappointment

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times