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Brett Connolly, Washington Capitals (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Capitals: When a call went their way against the Penguins

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Apr 16, 2020

Capitals: Closing out the series in Columbus

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 9, 2020

Capitals: A look back at Joel Ward’s time with the Caps

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 3, 2020

Capitals: An awkward date at a hockey game

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in the fourth period to give the Capitals a 4-3 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Capitals: Remembering when Nicklas Backstrom’s overtime heroics put the Blue Jackets on the brink

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 2, 2020

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 19: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Columbus Blue Jackets stops a shot from T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sergei Bobrovsky;T.J. Oshie

Capitals: When they came out of Columbus with a series tie

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Mar 26, 2020

WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals scores a second period goal en route to a hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on April 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. The Capitals defeated the Canadiens 6-5 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Capitals vs Canadiens 2010: Backstrom Saves The Day

CJ Witt

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Mar 23, 2020

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 10: Goaltender Olaf Kolzig #37 of the Washington Capitals makes a save during the NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 10, 2006 at MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Blackhawks won 4-3. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Capitals: A look back at the career of Olaf Kolzig

Michael Marzzacco

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Mar 20, 2020

Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals (Photo By Streeter Lecka)

Capitals: Remembering “The Goal” from Alex Ovechkin

Michael Marzzacco

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Mar 19, 2020

Alex Ovechkin Matt Bradley (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Capitals: When Alex Ovechkin and Matt Bradley went to a car show

Michael Marzzacco

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Mar 19, 2020

Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Revisiting Capitals vs Penguins 2009 Dueling Hat Trick Game

CJ Witt

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Mar 17, 2020

23 Feb 2001: Chris Simon #17 of the Washington Capitals talks to teammate Dmitri Khristich #8 during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the MCI Center in Washington, D. C. The Capitals defeated the Canadiens 3-1.Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

Washington Capitals: A look back at Dmitri Kristich

Michael Marzzacco

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Sep 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 10: Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Matt Hendricks

Michael Marzzacco

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Sep 2, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.-March 9 : Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) waits for 2nd period action te begin against Edmonton on March 9, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Braden Holtby’s odd NHL debut

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 29, 2019

LANDOVER, MD - APRIL, 1991: Kevin Hatcher #4 of the Washington Capitals checks Mark Recchi #8 of the Pittsburgh Penguins into the boards during the 1991 Division Finals circa April, 1991 at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Kevin Hatcher

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 29, 2019

Keith Jones, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: A look back at Keith Jones

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 23, 2019

SLUG: SP-CAPS20 DATE: 01/19/06 PHOTO BY : JOEL RICHARDSON 176586 CAPITAL'S ROOKIE ALEX OVECHKIN DEEKS AROUND BLUES ERIC WEINRICH THEN BEATS GOALIE CURTIS SANFORD TO SCORE HIS 33RD GOAL OF THE SEASON ,,, A CAPITALS ROOKIE RECORD. ,,, (Photo by Joel Richardson/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Alex Ovechkin scored his first hat trick

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 22, 2019

CANADA - FEBRUARY 05: All eyes on the puck: Jim Korn (20); Bill Kitchen (26) an Al lafrate (33) of the Maple Leafs look to the net; where the puck shot by Washington's Mike McEwen settles behind goaltender Tim Bernhardt. It was the Capitals' first goal; coming in the first period. Kitchen has Gaetan Duchesne pinned on the ice; while Bobby Carpenter cruises through the slot. The Caps had lost only one of their previous eight games against Toronto. (Photo by Colin McConnell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Bobby Carpenter

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 18, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 05: Jakub Vrana #13 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Alex Ovechkin #8 after scoring a third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Remembering that insane Jakub Vrana goal

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 15, 2019

2003 Season: Player Steve Konowalchuk of the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Steve Konowalchuk

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 10, 2019

LANDOVER, MD - FEBRUARY 15: Bill Ranford #30 of the Edmonton Oilers makes a save on a Peter Bondra #12 of the Washington Capitals shot a hockey game on February 15, 1994 at USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The game ended in a 2-2 overtime tie. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Peter Bondra’s 5-goal game

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 8, 2019

Scott Stevens, Washington Capitals (Photo by Graig Abel Collection/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Scott Stevens

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 2, 2019

2000 Season: Craig Berube and Dale Hunter battle Eric Lindros along the boards. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Dale Hunter came through in overtime

Michael Marzzacco

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Aug 1, 2019

WASHINGTON - APRIL 15: Sergei Gonchar #55 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game three of the first round of the 2003 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoffs at the MCI Center on April 15, 2003 in Washington DC. The Lightning defeated the Capitals 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images/NHLI)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Sergei Gonchar

Michael Marzzacco

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Jul 27, 2019

KRT STAND ALONE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BRIDGES/KRT (October 6) Washington Capitals rookie Alex Ovechkin is shown during a game against Columbus on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. (Photo by George Bridges/MCT/MCT via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back to Alex Ovechkin’s first NHL game

Michael Marzzacco

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Jul 25, 2019

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Danny Briere #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers faces off against Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals on September 26, 2007 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Capitals 2 to 1. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When Nicklas Backstrom scored in overtime to beat the Flyers

Michael Marzzacco

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Jul 20, 2019

Peter Bondra, Washington Capitals (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A look back at Peter Bondra’s career

Michael Marzzacco

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Jul 17, 2019

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 22: John Carlson #4 of Team USA makes his way towards the ice during the World Cup of Hockey 2016 against Team Czech Republic at Air Canada Centre on September 22, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Top 5 All-Time American-Born Players

Michael Marzzacco

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Jul 4, 2019

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