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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, celebrates his goal with left wing Jason Chimera (25) in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joel Ward earns chances, increases production for Capitals

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) reacts on the bench after he scored a goal with teammates Mikhail Grabovski (84), of Germany, Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and Aaron Volpatti, right, against the New York Islanders during the third period an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Wilson rewards Caps’ patience with first NHL points

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), from the Czech Republic, catches a shot by Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau in the shootout of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals perfect in shootout for second straight victory without Ovechkin

By Kevin Dunleavy - Associated Press

Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee during the 2013 Capitals Rookie Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Thursday, September 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

HARRIS: Time for Caps to make drastic move on blue line

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday Oct. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson)

Alex Ovechkin scores again as Capitals net third straight win

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Washington Capitals' Martin Erat (10) scores the game-winning goal in a shootout against Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (31) during an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. The Capitals won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Trevor Hagan)n

Erat saves Caps with shootout winner

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Marian Gaborik, left, of Slovakia, looks on during the third period an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby, Martin Erat lead Capitals to needed win over Columbus

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Defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) participates in afternoon practice during the 2013 Capitals Rookie Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Thursday, September 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals newcomer Nate Schmidt soaks up Steve Oleksy’s lessons

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, in Washington . (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals stay positive, get much-needed win against Oilers

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) fights with Calgary Flames center Lance Bouma (17) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Capitals have some problems, but Tom Wilson isn’t one

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer (20) watches the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Capitals have candidates for breakout year in Fehr, Brouwer, Johansson

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), from the Czech Republic, celebrates with defenseman Mike Green after the shootout of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stellar relief: Michal Neuvirth stands out as Capitals rally past Flames in home opener

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) saves a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Thoughts and observations from the Capitals’ season-opening loss to the Blackhawks

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Mikhail Grabovski (84) battles for the puck with Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For better or worse, Mikhail Grabovski brings emotional game to Caps

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Tom Wilson practices with the Washington Capitals on their first day of practice at their annual development camp at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington on Monday, July 9, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Tom Wilson continues to force the Capitals into a difficult decision

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich waits to talk with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Capitals have had six consecutive playoff appearances and have failed to get past the second round. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

As Capitals camp begins, Brooks Laich deals with another injury

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates watches afternoon practice during the 2013 Capitals Rookie Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Arlington, Va., Thursday, September 5, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Few questions for Capitals as training camp begins

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates (center) talks to captain Alex Ovechkin (left) as right wing Joel Ward (right) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Despite Caps’ first-round playoff exit, Adam Oates’ first season as coach left a positive taste

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Russia's Alexander Ovechkin rasies his stick to the crowd after the 3-8 loss to USA at the 2013 Ice Hockey IIHF World Championships Group B Quarterfinal match Russia vs USA in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/LEHTIKUVA / Martti Kainulainen)

Alex Ovechkin played with broken foot in Games 6, 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) yells referee Brad Watson (23) after he received a cross-checking penalty in the third period of Game 6 of the Capitals 1-0 loss to the New York Rangers in their NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in New York, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The Rangers evened the series at 3-3 with a 1-0 shutout, forcing a Game 7 in Washington Monday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals’ complaints about referees continue in post-mortem of Rangers series

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times