Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr (16) celebrates his goal with Brooks Laich (21) as New York Islanders goalie Joey MacDonald (35) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. Islander' Mark Streit (2) is at bottom left. AP Photo logo AP Photo 14 months ago

Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr (16) celebrates his goal with Brooks Laich (21) as New York Islanders goalie Joey MacDonald (35) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. Islander' Mark Streit (2) is at bottom left.

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  1. Referee Don Van Massenhoven, New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson (30) and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin bend over Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen (38) after he was hurt during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  2. New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (8) bend over Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen (on ice) after he was hurt during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  3. New York Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen (C) is helped from the ice by team officials after he was hurt during the first period of their NHL hockey game with the Washington Capitals in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  4. Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich eyes the puck (L, in net) as he scores past New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro (L) in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  5. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin drives between New York Islanders right wing Trent Hunter (L) and defenseman Andrew MacDonald (R) in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  6. New York Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald tries to stop Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28) as he tries to score on a breakaway in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010. MacDonald was given a two-minute penalty.
  7. New York Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald tries to stop Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28) as he tries to score on a breakaway in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010. MacDonald was given a two-minute penalty.
  8. UNIONDALE, NY - JANUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates against Matt Moulson #26 the New York Islanders on January 26, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  9. UNIONDALE, NY - JANUARY 26: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals skates the puck past Rob Schremp #13 of the New York Islanders on January 26, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
  10. Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore makes a save in front of New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo (L) in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  11. Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera celebrates with center Brendan Morrison (9) after Chimera scored against the New York Islanders in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  12. Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28) and teammate Mike Green celebrate Semin's goal as New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson (30) reaches for a bottle of water on top of the goal net in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  13. Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble pokes the puck away from New York Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen (38) in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  14. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin leads a charge up ice against the New York Islanders in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  15. Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble pokes the puck under the pads of New York Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson (L) for a goal in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, January 26, 2010.
  16. UNIONDALE, NY - JANUARY 26: Brendan Morrison #9 of the Washington Capitals scores a first period goal past Dwayne Roloson #30 of the New York Islanders on January 26, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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  1. Pittsburgh Penguins' Sydney Crosby (R) scores against the Washington Capitals in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010.
  2. Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, right, scores a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore, center, as Penguins' Bill Guerin (13) and Chris Kunitz (14) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime.
  3. Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of The Czech Republic, stops the puck against Atlanta Thrashers right wing Colby Armstrong (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.
  4. Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera, foreground, scores a goal past Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31), of the Czech Republic, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.
  5. Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28), of Russia, celebrates his goal with teammate Brooks Laich (21) and Tomas Fleischmann (14) as Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Tobias Enstrom (39), of Sweden, skates by during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.
  6. Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth, of the Czech Republic, makes a play on the puck against the Atlanta Thrashers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Washington.
  7. MONTREAL- DECEMBER 1: Joey MacDonald #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stops the puck on an attempt by Mike Cammalleri #13 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game on December 1, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-0.
  8. Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joey MacDonald celebrates with Matt Stajan after Toronto's 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Montreal.
  9. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joey MacDonald makes the save off Montreal Canadiens' Mike Cammalleri as Leafs' Lee Stempniak, right, helps defend during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Montreal. The Leafs blanked the Canadiens 3-0.
  10. Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joey MacDonald makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Montreal.
  11. Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joey MacDonald reacts after Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (not pictured) scored in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts December 5, 2009.
  12. Boston Bruins center Marc Savard (L) scores against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joey MacDonald in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Boston, Massachusetts December 5, 2009.
  13. Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr, center, celebrates his goal with center Brooks Laich (21) and center Brendan Morrison, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0.
  14. Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) scores as the puck gets past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala (35), of Finland, for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Washington.
  15. Washington Capitals right winger Eric Fehr, front right,and teammate Brendan Morrison (9) celebrate after Fehr scored a second-period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.
  16. Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) mixes it up with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Craig Rivet (52) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.

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