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**FILE** In this Jan. 27, 2013 file photo, San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) is checked into the boards by Vancouver Canucks left wing Aaron Volpatti (15) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. The Washington Capitals have claimed bruiser Volpatti off waivers from the Canucks. The Capitals on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 added the 27-year-old left wing, who had one goal and 28 penalty minutes in 16 games with Vancouver this season. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

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**FILE** New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Young throws a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin brings the puck from behind the net in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

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Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) talks in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Washington. The Wizards won 105-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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St. Louis Blues' Ryan Reaves, right, knocks Vancouver Canucks' Aaron Volpatti's helmet off his head as they fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

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United States defender Carlos Bocanegra (3) and Guatemala forward Carlos Ruiz (20) argue during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) pitches as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) pitches as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22), left, talks with Washington Nationals catcher Carlos Maldonado (49) as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)