** FILE ** Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond throws out a Cincinnati Reds runner during the ninth inning Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-2 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan Crawford (15) drives past Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) and Indiana Pacers shooting guard Paul George (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais, left, and Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson race up the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom returned to the lineup after a 40-game absence, playing 19:38 with a minus-1 rating. His biggest effect was the energy boost surrounding his return as the Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Washington Capitals celebrate after center Jay Beagle scored a goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson tries to keep the ball away from Washington Wizards defenders Chris Singleton, center, and John Wall during the closing seconds of the second half Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Washington. The Hawks won 95-92. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Winnipeg Jets center Jim Slater fights with Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich during the second period Friday, March 23, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth lies on the ice as Winnipeg Jets center Bryan Little, right wing Blake Wheeler and left wing Andrew Ladd celebrate Little's during the second period Friday, March 23, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
