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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates over to his son, Sergei, after completing the 32nd hat trick of his distinguished career in a 7-3 rout of the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) deflects the puck away with the shaft of his stick against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) accelerates while possessing the puck against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Edmonton Oilers goalie Calvin Packard (30) scrambles to cover a puck as Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) closes in on him at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) looks on as right wing Aliaksei Protas (21) clears the puck away from in front of the net against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a deep breath during a stoppage of play against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) scored a power play goal against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) looks in on the puck prior to a face-off against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) battles for a face-off win against Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) pleading to the referee during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) blocking a shot by Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) putting up a shot during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) driving to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) putting the ball up as Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (33) tries to defend during the first quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) blocking a shot by Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) putting up a shot during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) putting the ball up as Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (33) tries to defend during the first quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 24, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)