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Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) attempts to defend the play while Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) accidentally steps on his stick at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear (25) cycles the puck out from behind the net against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) skates the puck past his brother, Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16), and into the offensive zone at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates a goal scored by Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear (25) against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) takes a face-off during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) scores an empty-net goal with 58 seconds remaining to seal a 2-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) makes one of his 24 saves on the night as he earns his first shutout of the season against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) provides a screen in front of Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (1) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev (27) lifts the stick of Anaheim Ducks center Sam Carrick (39) to prevent a breakaway during the second period at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) fires a shot on goal, which is saved by Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (1) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) salutes the crowd after emerging victorious against the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) locks in on the puck with traffic in front of the net against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) tries to dislodge the puck from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) disrupts a shot attempt by Anaheim Ducks center Sam Carrick (39) during the second period at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 16, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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