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14 May 2019, Slovakia, Kosice: Ice hockey: World Championship, Great Britain - Denmark, preliminary round, Group A, 3rd matchday in the Steel Arena. Denmark's Lars Eller in action. Photo: Monika Skolimowska/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa (Photo by Monika Skolimowska/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Lars Eller Ruled Out for Remainder of IIHF Worlds

Washington Capitals Report Card: Matt Niskanen

Washington Capitals: Top 5 Offseason Predictions

Washington Capitals: Jakub Vrana Scores Twice in Czech Republic Win over Sweden

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) holds his championship belt as the Stanley Cup champions Washington Capitals hold their victory parade and rally on The National Mall on June 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: What to do with playoff hero Devante Smith-Pelly?

HERSHEY, PA - MARCH 16: Hershey Bears center Garrett Pilon (18) skates to the bench during the Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. the Hershey Bears AHL hockey game March 16, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Hershey Bears Look to Defend the Den in Game 3

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12:Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) places his daughter Brooklyn, 1, into the Stanley Cup before the start of a parade on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in honor of the team winning the NHL Stanley Cup.(Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: A Big Decision Looming for Brooks Orpik

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Dmitry Orlov #9 of the Washington Capitals during the first period in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Capital One Arena on April 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov and Evgeny Kuznetsov Shine for Team Russia Before Worlds

HERSHEY, PA - MARCH 16: Hershey Bears left wing Shane Gersich (10) stickhandles during the Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. the Hershey Bears AHL hockey game March 16, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Hershey Bears Drop First Two Games of Atlantic Division Finals

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) is congratulated by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and defenseman Michal Kempny (6) after his first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets on March 10, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Other Injury that was Most Impactful of All

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 06: Washington Capitals Left Wing Andre Burakovsky (65) waits for play to begin during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers on March 6, 2019 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Andre Burakovsky’s Curious Case

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Injured Washington Capitals player T.J. Oshie #77 makes an appearance and tries to get the fans going during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Capital One Arena on April 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Worst Injury that Truly Hit Home

HERSHEY, PA - JANUARY 05: Hershey Bears center Brian Pinho (28) waits for a face-off during the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Hershey Bears AHL game at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: AHL Affiliate Hershey Bears Win their First Round Playoff Series

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Carl Hagelin #62 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Why the Washington Capitals Should Bring Back Carl Hagelin

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Alex Ovechkin of the NHL champion Washington Capitals holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade along Constitution Avenue on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: It Felt Great Being on the Other Side

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals looks upward following a first overtime save by Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Capital One Arena on April 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Drop Game 7 to Hurricanes in Double OT, Ending Season

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 22: Brett Connolly #10 of the Washington Capitals reacts after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 22, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 7, By Any Means Necessary

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Washington Capitals fans prepare for Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 20, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 7 Preview vs. Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 22: Capitals teammates mob Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) after his 1st period goal during a game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes in game 6 of the Stanley Cup eastern division quarter finals in Raleigh, NC on April 22, 2019 . (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Through Six Games, Game 7’s Outcome is Anyone’s Guess

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 22: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes squares up in the crease to face a shot on goal by Alexander Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Fail to Close Out Carolina Hurricanes, Series will Take Seven

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Brought it Home in Game 5

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals battle for the puck in the first period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Look to Close Out the Series in Game 6

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20:Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates after scoring during the first period of Game Five of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, April 20, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin’s Right, Nicklas Backstrom is a Scoring Machine

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his second goal of the game with Devante Smith-Pelly (25) in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes during first round playoff action at Capital One Arena. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Win Game 5 6-0, Push Carolina Hurricanes to the Brink

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: The Washington Capitals take the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes before the start of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Look to Bounce Back in Game 5

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: A Washington Capitals fan waves a towel during a break in the action in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 11, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Positive Vibes are Needed for Game 5

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 18: Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) lays on the ice after being boarded by Carolina Hurricanes left wing Warren Foegele (13) during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals on April 18, 2019, at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: T.J. Oshie Out Indefinitely; Devante Smith-Pelly Recalled from Hershey

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals and Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes battle for the puck in the third period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 18, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won 2-1. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Drop Game 4, Series vs. Carolina Now Tied