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Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates, right, draws up a play at the end of the second period as the team gets a power play 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)

Capitals haven’t given up hope as key games with Carolina loom

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals notes: Mike Green returns to lineup vs. Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, left, from Sweden, right wing Troy Brouwer (20) and center Mike Ribeiro (9) celebrate Backstrom's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals rack up two valuable points by smoking Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin attempted nine shots and got four on goal in his return to Washington with the Hurricanes on Tuesday night. (Associated Press)

HARRIS: Alexander Semin is gone, and probably best forgotten

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Alexander Semin (28) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Monday, Feb.11, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Hurricanes see different Alexander Semin than Capitals remember

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, makes a save in front of teammate Troy Brouwer (20) and Tampa Bay Lightning's Cory Conacher during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Capitals notes: Braden Holtby solidifies future with 2-year deal

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer (20) celebrates his goal with teammate Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals better off without Alexander Semin, Troy Brouwer says on eve of ex-Cap’s visit

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Jordan Staal, now with the Carolina Hurricanes, participated in Friday's "Champs for Charity" exhibition game with a number of other locked-out players. (Associated Press)

NHL lockout 2012: Charity game cathartic for players

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alexander Semin gets ‘fresh start’ with Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Hurricanes sign Jordan Staal to 10-year, $60M deal

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Penguins sent center Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for Brandon Sutter, a prospect at the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NHL draft. (AP Photo/File/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins trade Jordan Staal to Hurricanes

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Penguins deal C Jordan Staal to Hurricanes

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Yakupov taken by Oilers with top pick in NHL draft

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Yakupov taken by Oilers with top pick in NHL Draft

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Penguins deal C Jordan Staal to Hurricanes

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Defeated Washington Capitals players Mike Green (52) and Dennis Wideman (6) pass celebrating Carolina Hurricanes players Jay Harrison (44), Justin Faulk (28), Jeff Skinner (53), and Brandon Sutter (16), after their 4-3 overtime win Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Capitals salvage a point vs. ‘Canes, but they should’ve had more

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Kirk Muller (bottom left) has instilled a new attitude in Carolina after replacing Paul Maurice as coach Nov. 28. "One of his big key focuses is accountability to each other," Hurricanes defenseman Jamie McBain said. (Associated Press)

Coach Kirk Muller changed Hurricanes’ culture

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has the puck poked away by Carolina Hurricanes' Brandon Sutter (16) with Hurricanes' Tim Gleason nearby, during the first period in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Alex Ovechkin misses practice with ‘equipment problem;’ expected to play Wednesday

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jiri Tlusty celebrates with teammates Tim Brent and Eric Staalafter scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. The Hurricanes won 3-0. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)

‘Pathetic’ power play part of special-teams mess for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk battles with Washington Capitals center Cody Eakin for the puck during the first period in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim R. Bounds)

Capitals’ offense a no-show against basement-dwelling Hurricanes

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times