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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was suspended for three games for his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brett Connolly on Thursday, March 8, 2011. (Associated Press)
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Washington Capitals celebrate Alexander Semin's goal in the second period of their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals defeated the Hurricanes 2-1. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin slams into Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward as defenseman Justin Faulk closes in during first period, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos and Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer mix it up along the boards during the third period, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer celebrates with teammates after he scored his third goal of the night during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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** FILE ** Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer had a hat trick in the Caps' 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 13. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green was placed on long-term injured reserve Jan. 12 with a groin injury. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman was selected for the NHL All-Star Game, which takes place Jan. 29. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals left wing Matt Hendricks (26) fights with Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Craig Adams (27) during the first period of an NHL game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) defends the goal against Pittsburgh Penguins center Tyler Kennedy (48) during the third period of an NHL game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) keeps his eye on the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Eric Tangradi (25) during the second period of an NHL game, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll, right, celebrates his goal as Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich reacts during the second period of an NHL game in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern battles Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson for the puck during the first period in Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun allowed four goals on 27 shots against the Los Angeles Kings before being pulled after two periods. The Caps lost 5-2. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble (22) collides with San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers (60) in front of goalie Antti Niemi (31) during the first period in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun is beaten for a goal on a shot by San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers during the second period in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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The Washington Capitals have opted to take the cautious approach with Nicklas Backstrom after he took an elbow to the head Tuesday, so he'll sit against the San Jose SHarks on Saturda night. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has passed his final baseline test and is now close to returning to the lineup. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has 24 goals and 45 points this season. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun reaches out for the puck against Calgary Flames left wing Rene Bourque during the third period, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1, and Bourque was suspended for his elbow to the head of center Nicklas Backstrom. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
