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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) putting a shot on Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson (31) after a breakaway during the third period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., November 22, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif (34) scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., November 22, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Michigan running back Bryson Kuzdzal (24) and wide receiver Donaven McCulley (1) celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. (All-Pro Reels/Kristen Sabillo)

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates to the bench for a quick breather during a stoppage in play against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot on net during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) scores his second empty-net goal of the game during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) blocks a breakaway attempt by Edmonton Oilers center Matt Savoie (22) during the second period at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) gains control of the puck in the offensive zone and drives to the net against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Teammates congratulate Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) after he scored his fourth goal of the season against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) backhands the puck past Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) for his second goal of the game and his fifth goal of the season at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 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 second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) scores his fourth goal of the season on a first period wrist shot against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) scores his fourth goal of the season against the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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I'm George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and check out the latest news and events that they are covering. And joining me today, our national security editor, team leader, Jack of All Trades, and our Threat Status correspondent, Guy Taylor.