Washington Capitals

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) celebrates his goal with left wing Daniel Winnik, third from the right and right wing Tom Wilson, second from right, and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, hugs Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, right, after an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) scores a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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In this Nov. 18, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Washington. After two points in his first 15 games, Washington Capitals winger Justin Williams has nine goals and eight assists in his past 22 and has "still got it," according to Alex Ovechkin, (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File0 **FILE**

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In this photo taken Dec. 23, 2016, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Michael Bournival (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Through the first month of the season, Williams had fewer points than Stanley Cup rings. The three-time Cup champion and 2014 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP had two points in his first 15 games for the Washington Capitals and didn’t let the frustration consume him. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Trainers load New Jersey Devils defenseman John Moore onto a stretcher to pull him off the ice after he was injured during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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A shot by Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson, not pictured, of Sweden, gets by New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals players celebrate a goal by right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83), left wing Daniel Winnik (26) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrate Beagle's goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and goalie Philipp Grubauer, of Germany, hug as teammates Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, and Brett Connolly (10) approach after beating the New Jersey Devils 6-2 in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique (14) skates in on Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle (83) celebrates scoring the game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. The Capitals won 3-2. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

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In this photo taken Oct. 3, 2016, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates during overtime in an NHL preseason hockey game in Washington. Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals’ power play is 0 for 8 through the first two games of the NHL season. Ovechkin has led the league in power-play goals the past four seasons while the Capitals have been a top-five unit. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) shoots the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin, left, checks Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

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Lucas Johansen stands on stage with members of the Washington Capitals management team at the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 24, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby listens during an NHL hockey final media availability session, Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Capitals' Nate Schmidt (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks Saturday, March 12, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Arizona Coyotes' Mike Smith (41) makes a save off his shoulder as Coyotes' Connor Murphy (5) and Washington Capitals' Justin Williams (14) work for position during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)