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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) talking it over with defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) during a break in the action during the third period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) celebrating with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) squirting water over his face during a break in the action during the second period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer (10) falling on top of Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) during the second period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) fighting for control of the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) making a pass in front of Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) during the second period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Alexei Protas (21) trying for a wrap-around during the third period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Hendrix Lapierre (29) in front of Florida Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) during the third period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Hendrix Lapierre (29) tangling with Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (26) in front of the net during the third period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) trying to deflect a shot in front of the net during the first period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) trying to deflect the puck in front of the net during the first period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) gaining control of the puck in the offensive zone during the first period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (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 Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) putting Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) in a headlock during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) getting congratulated by teammate John Carlson (74) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (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 Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank (53) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the second period of an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) talking things over with Florida Panthers center Noah Gregor (9) while linesman Jeremy Faucher tries to separate them during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) taking down Washington Capitals center Alexei Protas (21) during the first period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Alexei Protas (21) juggling the puck during pregame warmups before an NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 17, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)