Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates, center, talks to his players during overtime in an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias, right, of Czech Republic, scores a goal past Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth, bottom, of Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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A fan holds a sign "We Missed You," as Karl Alzner of the Washington Capitals looks on. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks (26) celebrates his goal past Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) from the Czech Republic, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia, battle for the puck with Winnipeg Jets center Olli Jokinen (12) from Finland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Cory Conacher, center, skates between Washington Capitals defensemen Mike Green, left, and Tom Poti after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 6-3. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, left, works against Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis (26) scores a goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer, left, controls the puck ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Washington Capitals center Mike Ribeiro, left, controls the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning center Nate Thompson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates, standing right, looks up 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), of Russia, shoots the puck against Montreal Canadiens defensemen Josh Gorges (26) and Raphael Diaz (61) during the second period of the Canadiens' 4-1 win on Jan. 24, 2013, in Washington. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) is helped off the ice after colliding with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during a scrimmage between the Washington Capitals and the Reading Royals at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington,Va., Tuesday, January 8, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) from Russia celebrates with center Matt Hendricks (26,) after Henricks' goal past Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) from the Czech Republic, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates gathers with players before practice at the annual development camp held at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Monday, July 9, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)