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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) makes a save against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

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Washington Capitals' Sean Collins, Joel Ward, and Jason Chimera celebrate a goal by teammate Karl Alzner (not shown) against the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton, Alberta, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ian Jackson)

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Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin is tied for the team-high in penalty minutes with 18. (Associated Press/The Canadian Press)

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Edmonton Oilers' Shawn Horcoff celebrates what ended up as the game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals by teammate Jordan Eberle in the second period on the power play. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ian Jackson)

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Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun allowed two goals on 19 shots in the loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. (Associated Press/The Canadian Press)

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Washington Capitals' Jeff Halpern often provides the gritty work in the corners and along the boards - which is especially important on the penalty kill. (Associated Press)

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Goaltender Michal Neuvirth (30) of the Washington Capitals during warm ups in preseason hockey at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, Monday, September 26, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team poses along side his Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds as it is unveiled, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin, center, of the Washington Capitals hockey team speaks to reporters after the unveiling of the Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team speaks to reporters after the unveiling of the Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team is on hand for the unveiling of the Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team and youth from the Fort Dupont Hockey Club pose along side his Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds as it is unveiled, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team is on hand for the unveiling of the Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team poses along side his Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds as it is unveiled, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team poses along side his Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds as it is unveiled, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hockey team poses along side his Alex Ovechkin statue at Madame Tussauds as it is unveiled, Washington, DC, Monday, October 24, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals center Mathieu Perreault is looking for more playing time after seeing limited shifts through the first two games. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green had two goals and two assists in the Caps' 7-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. He also was a plus-2 on the night. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals goaltender Tomas Vokoun set aside 32 of 33 shots on goal against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Capitals beat the Red Wings 7-1 and Vokoun won his sixth straight game. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)