Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia, skates during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Montreal Canadiens center Alex Galchenyuk (27) battles with Washington Capitals defenseman Tomas Kundratek (36), of the Czech Republic, for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. The Canadiens won 4-1.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais (51) lets the puck go by for a goal by teammate defenseman Josh Gorges as Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) from the Czech Republic, cannnot make the stop in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Montreal Canadiens left wing Rene Bourque (17) swats at the puck against Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) dives after his shot was blocked by Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, looks on during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), from the Czech Republic, catches the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals Joey Crabb (15) chases the puck with New Jersey Devils' Henrik Tallinder, of Sweden (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, celebrates the Capitals 3-2 win with Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, John Erskine (4) and others in an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal with teammate Mike Green (52) as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold (3) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)