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A shoulder injury prompted Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to take four cortisone shots to get through last season and undergo offseason surgery. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg (57) talks with punter Sav Rocca (6) during the second half an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Redskins 20-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Washington Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg prepares to snap the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Washington Redskins' Nick Sundberg (57) warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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New York Rangers center Brian Boyle (22) celebrates his goal with Anton Stralman (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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DC United forward Lionard Pajoy, center, splits the defense of Real Salt Lake's Kwame Watson-Siriboe, left, and Tony Beltran (2) during the first half of an MLS soccer game on Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Washington. DC United defeated Real Salt Lake 1-0. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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The Rangers claimed defenseman Roman Hamrlik (No. 40) off waivers from the Capitals on March 6. He was a healthy scratch March 10 in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) moves the puck in front of New York Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) and Marty Reasoner (16) during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, March 9, 2013. The Islanders won 5-3.(AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

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United States's David Wright celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Italy Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) takes a drink as the New York Islanders celebrate a goal by Casey Cizikas during the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

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Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) is beaten for a goal by New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

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Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

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Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) takes a shot over Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 104-87. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)