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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) appealing to the ref during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) laying on the court appealing to the refs for a foul call during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) reaching for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) putting up a shot during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 5, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) making a save on a shot by New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider (20) during the second period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbling the ball while being guarded by Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 1, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) skating after the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrating his goal during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) fighting for position in front of the net between New York Rangers center Jonny Brodzinski (22) and goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) making a save during the second period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) fighting for the puck in front of New York Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. Strome scored on the play. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) taking a shot during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) taking a shot during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the first period of an NHL game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 4, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) driving to the hoop during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 1, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards players Bilal Coulibaly (0), Alex Sarr (20), Justin Champagnie (9) and Bub Carrington (8) walk back onto the floor after a timeout during the first quarter of an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 1, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)