Topic - Washington Capitals

“Because of how he plays and how he carries himself, his word has some backbone to it,” said former Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen, who now plays for Philadelphia.

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“Everything just seems normal with him sometimes, just because he is passing someone and he is always climbing some leader board or what have you," Capitals defenseman John Carlson said. "Maybe you get dull to it a little bit, but certainly some special names that are close and when you look back at it, I think it will be a lot more meaningful for him as well. But it doesn't take anything away from him and what he has done and accomplished."

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