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Bucknell sophomore guard Bryson Johnson talks to the media after open practice at the Verizon Center, in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, March 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Butler University head coach Brad Stevens speaks to reporters during open practice at the Verizon Center, in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, March 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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The Butler Bulldogs run rills during open practice at the Verizon Center, in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, March 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Far right, University of Connecticut player P.J. Cochrane spins the ball during open practice at the Verizon Center, in Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy (8) and Washington Capitals defenseman Scott Hannan (23) try to control the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Sunday, March 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison (44), defenseman Tim Gleason (6), and goalie Cam Ward (30) react as Washington Capitals center Matt Hendricks (26) scores during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Friday, March 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) stops a shot on goal by Washington Capitals left wing David Steckel (39) during the second period of their NHL hockey game at the Verizon Center in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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** FILE ** Georgetown guard Austin Freeman (15) passes the ball past Louisville forward Terrence Jennings (23) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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**FILE** Washington Capitals assistant coach Dean Evason (left) talks with Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau during the first period of the Capitals' 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at the Verizon Center in Washington on Dec. 15, 2010. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Fans of the Washington Capitals show their allegiance as their team takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Verizon Center in 2009. (The Washington Times)