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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) carries the puck up the ice during the first period against the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 7, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) collects the glove of right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) after his fight against Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 7, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) lofts a pass over the stick of Dallas Stars center Oskar Back (10) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., January 7, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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New York Rangers center Jonny Brodzinski (22) skates away from Washington Capitals defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) during the second period at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) accelerates away from Washington Capitals defensemen Martin Fehervary (42) and John Carlson (74) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) pauses for the playing of the national anthem prior to facing the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) shoots the puck from his knees before Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) can close him down at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) rips a wrist shot with Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) closing him down at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates with goalie Logan Thompson (48) after scoring his 13th goal of the season against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 23, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) deflects a shot on net against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) blocks a shot from the point with Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall (71) nearby during the second period at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) lands a right hook to the back of the head of Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi (32) deflects a shootout attempt by Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) to clinch the 3-2 win for the Hurricanes at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) tries to maintain control of the puck in traffic against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) fires a wrist shot on net during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) spits water during a break in the action against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) sneaks a shot between the legs of Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) for his seventh goal of the season at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 11, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)