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Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd (26) celebrates after scoring a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Capitals getting boost from centers following COVID-19 pause

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Backstrom’s ‘presence’ felt in first game back with Capitals

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Washington. Backstrom says he's taking hip injury rehab slowly and has no timetable on when he'll be able to play. Backstrom has not skated during training camp and seems like a long shot to play in the season opener Oct. 13 or soon thereafter. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

No timetable for injured Backstrom to play for Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie, center, celebrates his second goal of the night against the New York Rangers, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

For Coach Osh: T.J. Oshie scores hat trick in first game since dad’s death

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Alex Ovechkin’s scoring has propelled Capitals to top of East Division

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Alex Ovechkin broke a second-period tie and the streaking Washington Capitals welcomed back top goaltender Iyla Samsonov with a 3-2 victory over the skidding New Jersey Devils on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals sweep Devils 3-2

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) moves the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals sweep Devils 3-2

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Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nicklas Backstrom open to NHL returning in summer in order to complete season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom to $46M, 5-year extension

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

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)

Nicklas Backstrom signs five-year, $46 million contract with Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Richard Panik (14) moves the puck in front of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ellers, Hathaway score 45 apart, Capitals beat Lightning 5-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Braden Holtby (70) celebrates with Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Alex Ovechkin (8) after winning a shootout in an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Philadelphia. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Backstrom expected to return for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nicklas Backstrom to return Monday, making Capitals fully healthy

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NHL-leading Capitals beat Knights for 6th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press