Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern was a healthy scratch Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Cody Eakin, who was called up from the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, replaced him in the lineup. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom (5) of Sweden controls the puck past Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Washington Capitals center Mathieu Perreault is looking for more playing time after seeing limited shifts through the first two games. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson celebrates with teammates Alexander Semin (28) of Russia and Mike Knuble after scoring on Detroit Red Wings goalie Ty Conklin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun, left, of the Czech Republic, deflects a shot by Florida Panthers center Stephen Weiss (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Washington Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik (44) congratulates center Marcus Johansson after he scored on Ottawa Senators goalie Alex Auld (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, toast each other during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Entering Tuesday's game, Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa was batting .226 with 17 home runs and 55 RBI. At this point of the season, he's considered one of the frontrunners for NL Rookie of the Year honors. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman resigned as manager over a contract dispute Thursday, June 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)
