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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) celebrates after scoring the winning goal as Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) and Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) react late in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Charlie McAvoy’s late goal lifts Bruins to 4-3 win over Capitals

By Doug Alden - Associated Press

Washington Capitals Left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lining up for face-off during the 2nd period against the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 16, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Ovechkin’s MVP chances improving thanks to Edmonton’s collapse

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ovechkin scores 27th goal, Capitals beat Jets in overtime

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) gets into a scrum with Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53), as Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) and Canucks defenseman Luke Schenn (2) try to pull them off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Second-period woes continue in Capitals’ loss to Canucks

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin named All-Star Game captain after leading NHL in fan voting

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette is seen during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

‘Grumpy’ Capitals aim to reset amid four-game losing streak

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Marchand bloodied, scores twice in Bruins’ 7-3 win over Caps

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Zach Fucale plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Capitals goalie breaks NHL record in loss to Wild

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich, second from left, is congratulated after his goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

Buchnevich, Husso lead Blues to 5-1 win over Capitals

By Warren Mayes - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his go-ahead goal with defenseman John Carlson (74), right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and center Nicklas Backstrom (19) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Detroit. The Capitals wons= 3-1. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) **FILE**

Tied atop NHL, Capitals get players back from virus protocol

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils' Yegor Sharangovich, center, scores a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov (30) as Justin Schultz, bottom left, defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Hischier scores in overtime as Devils beat Capitals

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

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 Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Capitals exit COVID-19 pause with fight-filled win over Predators

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Kings' Adrian Kempe (9) scores the winning goal against Washington Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Kempe scores winner, Kings rally past undermanned Capitals

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

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

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Riley Stillman, left, celebrates with right wing MacKenzie Entwistle, center, left wing Brandon Hagel, back, and center Jonathan Toews (19), after Entwistle scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Caleb Jones scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Capitals 5-4

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Fans watch and take photos as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Capitals’ attendance remains strong amid leaguewide decline

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after the Washington Football Team defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Holiday gift for Washington sports fans: It’s Dec. 10 and no one is below .500

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with defenseman Martin Fehervary (42), right wing Tom Wilson (43) and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets-, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals have four reasons for sitting in first-place tie

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson, center, celebrates with teammates Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson (43) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Lucky No. 7: Capitals end overtime streak with shootout win over Anaheim

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times