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Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) helps injured teammate Brooks Laich (21) off the ice during the second period of an NHL game against the Boston Bruins in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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Karl Alzner sporting a Russia jersey in Capitals practice / Photo courtesy of Lana Gillen

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Karl Alzner wearing Russia jersey during Capitals practice / Photo courtesy Lana Gillen

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammate Karl Alzner (27) during the first period of an NHL game against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Penguins Sidney Crosby (87) is defended by Capitals Karl Alzner (27) and goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) as he tries to score in the third period as the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburg Penguins at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, Thursday, December 1, 2011. The Penguins won 2-1. (Rod Lamkey Jr/ The Washington Times)

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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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Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun has defensemen such as Karl Alzner (27) to thank for seeing fewer pucks. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Karl Alzner (27) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner looks on during Game 5 of a first-round playoff series against the Rangers on April 23. (Associated Press)

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The Washington Capitals inked Karl Alzner to a two-year, $2.57 million contract Thursday (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (The Washington Times)

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Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner lunges in front of goalie Michal Neuvirth to block a shot by the New York Rangers' Marian Gaborik during Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal. Alzner blocked eight shots in Washington's 2-1 win. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner dives for the puck against Rangers forward Marian Gaborik during the second period of a playoff game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner becomes a restricted free agent Friday at noon. (Peter Lockley/The Washington Times)

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Karl Alzner's Team Canada jersey on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario. (Stephen Whyno, The Washington Times)

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Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta (21) collides with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, March 26, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

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Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta (21) collides with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, March 26, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

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According to Karl Alzner's agent, J.P. Barry, there is still a "gap" to close in contract negotiations with the Washington Capitals before a deal is agreed upon. (Associated Press)