Washington Capitals

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FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Once a highly-touted top-10 draft pick who didn't live up to expectations, Connolly has revitalized his career after signing at a bargain-basement price with the Capitals. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

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New Jersey Devils left wing Vernon Fiddler (38) fights with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New Jersey Devils players, from left, Pavel Zacha (37), of the Czech Republic, Stefan Noesen (23) and Jacob Josefson (16), of Sweden, celebrate after Noesen scored a goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, front, of Russia, celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, waves at the crowd as he was honored for his Vezina Trophy season, before the Capitals' NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Washington. Also pictured are Holtby's wife, Brandi, second from left; son Ben, bottom left, and daughter Belle, bottom right; Dick Patrick, second from right, Capitals president, and team owner Ted Leonsis, right. A five-day bye week for each team is a new wrinkle added to the NHL this season so players can get a breather during the second half of a grueling, 82-game grind. “Our schedules, you don’t really get to take vacations ever, so it’s good for the families _ spend some time with wife, girlfriend, kids, whatever you have,” Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said. “It’s good for family life, and playing is better when family’s good.” (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

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Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and others celebrate 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers after an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) celebrates his goal with left wing Daniel Winnik, third from the right and right wing Tom Wilson, second from right, and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, hugs Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, right, after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) scores a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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In this Nov. 18, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Washington. After two points in his first 15 games, Washington Capitals winger Justin Williams has nine goals and eight assists in his past 22 and has "still got it," according to Alex Ovechkin, (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File0 **FILE**

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In this photo taken Dec. 23, 2016, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Michael Bournival (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Through the first month of the season, Williams had fewer points than Stanley Cup rings. The three-time Cup champion and 2014 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP had two points in his first 15 games for the Washington Capitals and didn’t let the frustration consume him. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Trainers load New Jersey Devils defenseman John Moore onto a stretcher to pull him off the ice after he was injured during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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A shot by Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson, not pictured, of Sweden, gets by New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals players celebrate a goal by right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83), left wing Daniel Winnik (26) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrate Beagle's goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and goalie Philipp Grubauer, of Germany, hug as teammates Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, and Brett Connolly (10) approach after beating the New Jersey Devils 6-2 in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) skates in on Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle (83) celebrates scoring the game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. The Capitals won 3-2. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)