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Washington Capitals forward Carl Hagelin (62) carries the puck past Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Vanecek makes 30 saves in NHL debut, Capitals sweep Sabres

Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Capitals open Peter Laviolette’s tenure with a win against Sabres

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), right wing T.J. Oshie (77), center Nicklas Backstrom (19), defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) celebrate Oshie's goal against the Boston Bruins during first-period NHL Stanley Cup qualifying round game action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

In a hectic training camp, Capitals harness a ‘sense of urgency’

Ovechkin, Chara team up with Capitals to chase Stanley Cup

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, then-Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger prefers viewing the start of the 2021 shortened season as a continuation of the last one. If that's the case, the new-look Sabres, with the addition of Taylor Hall and Eric Staal, have plenty of unfinished business in attempting to snap a nine-year playoff drought, the NHL's longest active streak. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Sabres have unfinished business after last season cut short

Boston Bruins players skate around a goal during a speed drill at the team's NHL hockey training camp, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

NHL training camps open with sense of urgency

Alex Ovechkin: ‘We have plenty of time’ to work out contract extension

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shakes hands with New York Islanders right wing Leo Komarov (47) after an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

As Capitals training camp opens, here are three storylines to follow

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) pushes Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) from the crease in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals

Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, back, calls over officials to issue a coach's challenge on a goal scored by Colorado Avalanche center Colin Wilson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Denver. The goal was denied after review. Nashville won 4-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Laviolette prepares to navigate shortened training camp as new Capitals coach

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes a save during the third period of the team's NHL hockey against the Carolina Hurricanes in New York. Lundqvist signed with the Washington Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist announces he’ll undergo open heart surgery

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson makes a save against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) **FILE**

Capitals add experienced goalie Craig Anderson on professional tryout agreement

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30), of Russia, stops the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Without Lundqvist, Samsonov has an opportunity as the Capitals’ clear No. 1 goalie

Capital One became the Washington Capitals' official helmet entitlement partner. (Photo via the Capitals)

Capitals partner with Capital One for on-helmet advertisement

FILE - New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a &quot;pretty tough and emotional day.&quot; The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

‘Shocking’: King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

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Capital One became the Washington Capitals' official helmet entitlement partner. (Photo via the Capitals)

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The Capitals announced their roster Wednesday to begin the season, with no surprises regarding the makeup.

Capitals are ready as can be for season opener →

Capitals add scoring depth with one-year deal for Conor Sheary →

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