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In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Green (27) fights for the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. Green and Vancouver’s Sven Baertschi are opting out. Dallas defenseman Roman Polak is not reporting for now. And Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos is not reporting at full strength. Green and Baertschi joined Calgary defender Travis Hamonic in choosing not to participating in the resumption of the NHL season. Green, like Hamonic, decided not to play for family reasons. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Mike Green and Karl Alzner, former Capitals defensemen, opt out of NHL restart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Karl Alzner (27)and goaltender Carey Price leaves the ice after allowing an overtime goal loss to the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL hockey game in Montreal. The Canadiens have placed defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Canadiens place veteran defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers

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FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Washington. The Carolina Hurricanes opened free agency Saturday, Jauly 1, 2017, by bringing back 35-year-old forward Justin Williams on a two-year deal worth $9 million. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals face salary cap dilemma early in free agency

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Monday, May 1, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals' Kevin Shattenkirk (22) celebrates with T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 3 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Capitals committed big money to winger T.J. Oshie with a $46 million, eight-year deal, but theyre unlikely to re-sign Shattenkirk, Williams, Karl Alzner and Daniel Winnik. Shattenkirk wants to be a No. 1 defenseman and is a good bet to sign the richest contract of any free agent. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Karl Alzner signs with Montreal Canadiens

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74), goalie Braden Holtby, center, and Brooks Orpik (44) sit on the bench during the final minute of Game 4 in an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Five takeaways from Capitals breakdown day: There’s no easy solution

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) defends the net with goalie Braden Holtby (70) against Calgary Flames right wing Kris Versteeg (10), far left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Karl Alzner to miss Game 1 against Penguins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 14, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in Washington. To get to their first Eastern Conference final in the past decade, Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will have to go through the Sidney Crosby and Pittsburgh Penguins, who have quite simply had their number in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Capitals will measure focus, growth against Penguins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) eyes the puck in front of Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) and left wing Marcus Johansson (90) of Sweden, during the third period of their NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner ruled out for Game 6

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Brooks Orpik, T.J. Oshie, Nate Schmidt, Lars Eller and Andre Burakovsky, from left, celebrate Oshie's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Johansson scores 2, Capitals hand Canucks 5th straight loss

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In this May 2, 2016 file photo, Washington Capitals' Karl Alzner (27) skates during the first period of Game 3 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh. Alzner had sports hernia surgery, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, and the team says it expects him to be "completely healthy" before the start of next season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals’ Karl Alzner undergoes surgery to repair sports hernia

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Karl Alzner in action during Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, April 18, 2016, in Philadelphia. Washington won 6-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals’ Karl Alzner again misses practice; Barry Trotz expects him for opener

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) sits on the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

With Brooks Orpik out for Game 4, Capitals assess how to manage workload

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) lies on the ice to block a shot by Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) with Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) behind, during the second period of Game 2 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Penalty kill, this time a five-on-three, again sets tone in Capitals’ victory

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) skates over Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, during the second period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Physical play highlights spirited playoff opener between Capitals, Flyers

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich (21) takes to the ice before an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals players reflect on Brooks Laich’s tenure following trade to Maple Leafs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with teammate Dmitry Orlov (9), also of Russia, and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals hope some sense of routine will settle in during three-game road trip

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals finding different ways to score with top-ranked power play in slump

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2), left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, stand during a break in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals return to practice from three-day break knowing tougher road lies ahead

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Karl Alzner’s iron man streak with Capitals’ a tribute to resiliency, fortune

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) celebrates with defenseman Dan Boyle (22) after Boyle score a goal on a power play against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Resolute Capitals penalty kill aims to move past fluke goal in Game 2

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times