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Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice talks to players during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NHL fines Panthers’ Maurice $25K for criticizing officials

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) attempts to cover the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Carrier’s late goal lifts Golden Knights past Panthers 4-2

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) makes a shot on goal as Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Verhaege scores 2 goals, Panthers beat Capitals 5-2

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, right, of Sweden, speaks during an NHL hockey news conference about the Capitals re-signing him to a five-year contract, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Washington. At left is Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brian MacLellan to ‘explore changes’ to Capitals core after another first-round exit

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling, right wing Claude Giroux, center Carter Verhaeghe and center Aleksander Barkov, from left, celebrate Giroux's goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Friday, May 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Panthers find their mojo to beat Capitals, reach 2nd round

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) during the third period of Game 5 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Comeback Cats do it again, rally to top Capitals in Game 5

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) lining up for the faceoff during the 2nd period in a game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 9, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

NHL’s uptick in penalties leaves little margin of error for Capitals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov (30) after the puck gets past him during the 1st period in a game against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 9, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Capitals see Game 4 win escape grasp as Panthers tie series with overtime victory

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) watches the puck get past Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) for a goal by Panthers center Sam Reinhart during the third period of Game 4 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Monday, May 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ ‘bad bounces’ may have just shifted the series against the Panthers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals fans cheer as the Caps take to the ice against the Florida Panthers during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 7, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

Capitals debut cinnamon roll chicken sandwich at NHL playoff game

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Ilya Samsonov dives on a loose puck against the Florida Panthers during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 7, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

Samsonov’s ‘sharp’ Game 3 performance exactly what Capitals need in goal

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals players celebrate as T.J. Oshie ties the game at 1-1 against the Florida Panthers during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., May 7, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

Capitals retake series lead as Johansson propels Washington past Panthers

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) shoves Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Capitals’ Game 1 victory provides template for rest of series upset

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) scores against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay) **FILE**

Capitals rally late, stun top-seeded Panthers in Game 1

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin (8) warms up against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2022. (Photo by Alexander Jonesi, All-Pro Reels.)

Ovechkin to play, Vanecek to start in goal for Capitals in Game 1

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) skates back to the net during a time-out in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, April 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Capitals’ goalie situation still unsettled ahead of Panthers series

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in action during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin gearing up for return, but Capitals have hands full against Florida

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano and Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) **FILE **

Panthers score four goals in third to beat Capitals

By Paul Gereffi - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his first goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oveckin’s hat trick gives Capitals a 4-3 win over Panthers

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) celebrates after scoring a goal with defenseman Keith Yandle (3) and center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Mary Holt)

Wennberg’s hat trick leads Panthers over Lightning 5-1

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