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New Jersey Devils' Vitek Vanecek looks at the puck as it gets by him during the third period of Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers in Newark, N.J., Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Rangers won 5-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek struggling to find consistency in playoffs. Sound familiar?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper lifts the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) **FILE**

Capitals reload in net by signing Stanley Cup champion Kuemper, backup Lindgren

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov gives up a goal to Florida Panthers right wing Claude Giroux 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)

Capitals to explore adding veteran goaltender with Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek set to hit market

By Matthew Paras - 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 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 goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) stops a backhand shot attempt by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) with Lars Eller defending during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The Capitals won in overtime 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov lauded after highlight-reel saves

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) and head coach Peter Laviolette stand in the handshake line after Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Washington. The Bruins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin to miss World Championship through injury

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins' Charlie Coyle (13) scores on Washington Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov (30) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 21, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Capitals drop third straight as Bruins take commanding series lead

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov makes a save against the Boston Bruins during overtime of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Capitals goalie rotation could continue — or not — heading into Game 4 vs. Bruins

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) looks back at the puck after giving up the game-winning goal to Boston Bruins right wing Craig Smith during a second overtime period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Boston. The Bruins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Critical mishap leads to Bruins’ win over Capitals in two overtimes

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Daniel Sprong celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals dominate Islanders 6-3 to stay in 1st in East

By Allan Kreda - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) battles for the puck against New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals hang on to 5-4 win against Rangers, continue hot streak

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, March 26, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores twice, red-hot Capitals shut out Devils 4-0

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) in action during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ trust in goalies Vanecek, Samsonov paying off

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, skates the puck past Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Sanheim (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Ovechkin scores No. 715 to lift Capitals past Flyers 5-3

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press