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Nov 18, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates a goal against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JANUARY 25: Forward Connor Bedard #98 of the Regina Pats skates for Team Red during the 2023 Kubota CHL Top Prospects Game Practice at the Langley Events Centre on January 25, 2023 in Langley, British Columbia. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

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NHL rumors: Calgary in Flames, Kings, Flyers set for big deals, Hall to Chicago

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Former New York Ranger Henrik Lundqvist speaks at the podium during his jersey retirement ceremony prior to a game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City. Henrik Lundqvist played all 15 seasons of his NHL career with the Rangers before retiring in 2020. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 revealed: Welcome to immortality!

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TORONTO, ON - JUNE 21: The Stanley Cup rests in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame logo in the Great Hall of the Hockey Hall of Fame June 21, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 05: Top NHL prospect Connor Bedard speaks with the media prior to Game Two of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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A view of a puck and the NHL logo and the face-off circle before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Detroit Red Wings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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SUNRISE, FL - MAY 11: Teammates congratulate T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals after scoring a second-period goal against the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the FLA Live Arena on May 11, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Tough answer to the Washington Capitals defense problem next year

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Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) celebrates with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning during game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 28, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith (7) fight during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Brendan Smith and Tom Wilson one-upped Will Smith and Chris Rock with on-ice brawl (Video)

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 08: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals lines up against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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NHL DFS: WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 03: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates with the Stanley Cup prior to watching the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship banner rise to the rafters before playing against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on October 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Capitals signing of Alex Ovechkin means he’s there for life

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Mar 28, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) celebrates with teammates during the third period of the game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Zdeno Chara takes scary fall during Capitals warm-ups for Game 3 (Video)

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May 17, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand (left) reacts after scoring the winning goal against the Washington Capitals during the first overtime period in game two of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Marchand avenges penalty fiasco with overtime game-winner (Video)

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Craig Anderson #31 of the Washington Capitals signals to teammates during the third period against the Boston Bruins during Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs May 15, 2021 at Capital One Arena on May 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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May 15, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Boston Bruins in overtime in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals warms up before playing against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena on April 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

TJ Oshie scores a hat trick in first game since his father’s passing

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