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Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates with teammates Alexander Ovechkin (8) and T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during third period period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Backstrom’s goal pushes Capitals past Canadiens

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Brett Connolly scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) as Blues' Colton Parayko (55) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Surging Capitals cruise to 7-3 win over Blues

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Holtby, Ovechkin help Capitals beat Lightning 5-3

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Bruins coach denies claim Backstrom was targeted

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press