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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) saying hi to his family in the stands after the team’s 7-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. Ovechkin had two goals in the victory. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals fans in the stands during the third period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) inspecting his stick during pregame warmups before an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reaching for the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Hats littering the ice after Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif’s hat trick during the second period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals players talk it over during a break in the action during the third period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) throwing punches with Anaheim Ducks forward Ross Johnston (44) during the second period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn (17) celebrating his goal during the second period of an NHL game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22), left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) and defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) talk it over before a faceoff during the second period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif (34) reacing after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) fighting for postion with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger (51) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank (53) trying to gain control of the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) clearing out the puck from in front of the net during the second period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif (34) skating off the ice after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) squaring off with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (65) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) taking a shot during the first period of an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) fighting for position in front of the net with Anaheim Ducks goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)