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In this May 7, 2017, file photo, then-Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette, center left, and associated coach Kevin McCarthy, center right, talk during Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in Nashville, Tenn. Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff as expected Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) **FILE**

Capitals hire Peter Laviolette’s longtime assistant Kevin McCarthy

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**

Lundqvist signs one-year deal with Capitals to replace Holtby in goal

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, with New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Lundqvist signed with the Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

Washington Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Washington. Washington re-signed Dillon to a $15.6 million, four-year contract Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, an announcement that came minutes after saying Michal Kempny would miss 6-8 months following surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Capitals sign Dillon to 4-year deal, Kempny out 6-8 months

Washington Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Washington. Washington re-signed Dillon to a $15.6 million, four-year contract Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, an announcement that came minutes after saying Michal Kempny would miss 6-8 months following surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Hank to DC? Lundqvist ‘really solid candidate’ for Capitals

In this April 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) skates with the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins,in Washington. The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Radko Gudas. This is the first significant move of the NHL offseason after the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup less than 36 hours prior. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Former Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen plans to retire

FILE - Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette answers questions during a news conference Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette, who won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, as coach on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FIle)

Capitals hire Stanley Cup-winning coach Peter Laviolette

In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette watches the action in an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Capitals hire Peter Laviolette to be next coach

In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien) ** FILE **

Capitals fire Todd Reirden after disappointing playoff exit

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden watches his team play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. When Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites. Reirden's Washington Capitals started hot before their defensive game slipped. Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning took a while to warm up, then won 14 of 21 games before the NHL season was halted in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien, File)

Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals with teammates Devon Toews (25), Brock Nelson (29) and Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) during the first period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Trotz’s Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, second left, and teammates watch the final minute of the third period against the New York Islanders of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals eliminated by Trotz’s Islanders with shutout loss in Game 5

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) scores the winning goal past Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) as Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) looks on during overtime NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) tries to tip the puck past Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during second-period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals on brink of elimination after overtime loss to Islanders

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates his goal with teammate Brock Nelson (29) after scoring against the New York Islanders during the third period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1

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The Washington Capitals took in a second future service dog, Scout (right), three months after welcoming Captain to their team. Monumental Sports and Entertainment staff will raise and help train and socialize Scout and Captain to become service dogs for veterans and first responders with disabilities through the nonprofit America's VetDogs. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel, courtesy of Washington Capitals)

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Quotations

The Washington Capitals added to their defensive depth by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk for $800,000.

NHL teams making moves, not waiting for top free agents →

He jokes that meeting his wife, Julie, there was the best thing that came out of coaching the Capitals but also says being 17 years older should make him better at this job.

Bruins' Bruce Cassidy wins NHL coach of the year honors →

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