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Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, celebrates his goal with right wing Joel Ward (42), defenseman Mike Green (52), defenseman Matt Niskanen (2), and others in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz shuffles Capitals’ top line ahead of Red Wings visit

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Joel Ward, left, celebrates his goal as Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo, from Finland, reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Calgary, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)

Joel Ward responds to demotion with pair of goals as Caps beat Flames

Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ Barry Trotz excited to begin journey with new organization

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Team Canada's Mark Scheifele scores the second goal on Norway's Steffen Soberg during second period action on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Minsk, Belarus. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot)

Canada beats Norway 3-2 at hockey worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Team Canada's Mark Scheifele scores the second goal on Norway's Steffen Soberg during second period action on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Minsk, Belarus. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot)

Canada beats Norway 3-2 at ice hockey worlds

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Team Canada Joel Ward (42), center, is congratulated by teammate Mark Scheifele (55), Jonathan Huberdeau, and Kevin Bieksa after scoring the winning goal against Norway during third period action Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Minsk, Belarus. Norway player Daniel Sorvik skates away. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot)

Joel Ward scores twice to lead Canada to group-clinching win at Worlds

By Karel Janicek - Associated Press

**FILE** Canada's Jason Chimera is seen during the World Ice Hockey championship match against Slovakia in the town of Mytischi, outside Moscow, Wednesday, May 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Caps’ Ward, Chimera, Brouwer get the call from Canada

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals' Joel Ward (42) shoots against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Anton Khudobin (31), of Kazakhstan, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, April 10, 2014. Ward scored on the play. Hurricanes' Mike Komisarek (5) watches the play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brouwer, 3rd line lead Capitals past Carolina 5-2

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and John Carlson, rear left, defend against Carolina Hurricanes' Elias Lindholm (16), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, April 10, 2014. Washington won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Troy Brouwer scores two as Capitals win in Carolina

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) controls the puck against New York Islanders' Travis Hamonic (3) as goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20) defends the net from behind in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Kuznetsov’s SO goal lifts Capitals over Isles 4-3

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right winger Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal over Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Ovi’s go-ahead goal puts Capitals past Ducks 3-2

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right winger Troy Brouwer (20) scores on a wrist shot past Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, and center Daniel Winnik (34) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Alex Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals get road trip off to good start

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) fights against Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Paul Ranger (15) for control of the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

With west coast trip looming, Capitals take care of business by toppling Toronto

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Troy Bodie (40) celebrates after scoring a goal past Washington Capitals goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Capitals double up Maple Leafs 4-2

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr (16) battles Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) and Shawn Thornton (22) for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ovechkin’s 2 goals lift Caps to 4-2 win

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) brings the puck up in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Saturday, March 1, 2014. The Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Alex Ovechkin scores 2 more as Caps handle Bruins

By Ken Powtak - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), from Sweden, and left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40), also from Sweden, celebrate Nyquist's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin scores in OT; Capitals top Reds Wings 6-5

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson in action during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Capitals rookie Tom Wilson working his way along NHL learning curve

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

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