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Maryland couldn’t maintain the energy level it displayed in a win over Virginia Tech. “We were just a half-step slow and a little bit lethargic,” said coach Mark Turgeon. (Associated Press)

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Washington’s Mathieu Perreault (center) celebrates his goal with teammates Jeff Schultz (55) and Tomas Kundratek on Saturday during the third period of the Capitals’ 5-0 win over the Florida Panthers. (Associated Press)

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While Braden Hotlby (center) was impressive in Saturday’s shutout, he knows he and his teammates can’t get caught up in winning one game and there remains plenty of work ahead. “We already gave ourself a big enough hole with being complacent,” the goalie said, “and right now we’re not going to step off the gas the rest of the year.” (Associated Press)

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Washington’s Mathieu Perreault (center) celebrates his goal with teammates Jeff Schultz (55) and Tomas Kundratek on Saturday during the third period of the Capitals’ 5-0 win over the Florida Panthers. (Associated Press)

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While Braden Hotlby (center) was impressive in Saturday’s shutout, he knows he and his teammates can’t get caught up in winning one game and there remains plenty of work ahead. “We already gave ourself a big enough hole with being complacent,” the goalie said, “and right now we’re not going to step off the gas the rest of the year.” (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, right, celebrates a goal scored by teammate Troy Brouwer (20) and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Goalie Braden Holtby celebrates his shutout following the Washington Capitals' 5-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Associated Press.

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Butler guard Rotnei Clarke (15) drives to the basket against George Washington's Patricio Garino (13) and Kethan Savage (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. (22) goes for a basket in front of Rutgers' Derrick Randall (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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** File ** Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) pauses in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday, Jan. 22 in Washington. The Jets won 4-2. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia, pauses in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 in Washington. The Maple Leafs won 3-2. (Associated Press)