New York Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman (6) and Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) collide in the second period as the Washington Capitals play the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 10, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy, second from left, celebrate his goal with teammates Jason Chimera (25), Tom Poti (3) and Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman Steven Oleksy, second from left, celebrate his goal with teammates Jason Chimera (25), Tom Poti (3) and Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
**FILE** Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) does not wear a visor, despite pleas from his wife and mother to do so. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Alexander Semin (28), from Russia, skates with the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) defends as Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) tries for a shot against Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. The Rangers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) defends as Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) tries for a shot against Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. The Rangers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Jason Chimera (right) played 5:43 in the Capitals' victory over the Panthers on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Washington Capitals forward Jason Chimera knows all about the rigors of Western Conference travel from his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Associated Press)
