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In this photo taken Oct. 3, 2016, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates during overtime in an NHL preseason hockey game in Washington. Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals’ power play is 0 for 8 through the first two games of the NHL season. Ovechkin has led the league in power-play goals the past four seasons while the Capitals have been a top-five unit. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) shoots the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin, left, checks Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

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Lucas Johansen stands on stage with members of the Washington Capitals management team at the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby listens during an NHL hockey final media availability session, Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals' Nate Schmidt (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks Saturday, March 12, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Arizona Coyotes' Mike Smith (41) makes a save off his shoulder as Coyotes' Connor Murphy (5) and Washington Capitals' Justin Williams (14) work for position during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, center, celebrates with defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) and center Jay Beagle (83) after an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Monday, March 28, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his winning goal in overtime with teammate Jason Chimera (25) during an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, March 25, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) scores against Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) during an overtime shootout in an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, March 7, 2016. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle celebrates after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) celebrates his second goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), form Russia, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. Williams scored the empty net goal for a hat trick. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals center Mike Richards plays against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrates with Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, after Chimera scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, reacts with Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) after an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Metropolitan Division goalie Braden Holtby (70), of the Washington Capitals, blocks a shot by Atlantic Division forward Jaromir Jagr (68), of the Florida Panthers, during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) uses a guitar instead of a stick as Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) shoots during the breakaway challenge at the NHL hockey All-Star game skills competition Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov speaks to reporters during an All-Star Game press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 29, 2016. Kuznetsov was added to the game on Wednesday following an unspecified lower-body injury to Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin. (Zac Boyer/The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) celebrates his second goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), form Russia, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. Williams scored the empty net goal for a hat trick. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, is congratulated by teammate Brendan Witt, right, after Ovechkin scored against the Phoenix Coyotes in the third period of NHL action Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Glendale, Ariz. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 6-1.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)