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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Mark Streit #2 of the New York Islanders battles for the puck against Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Mark Streit #2 of the New York Islanders battles for the puck against Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders brings the puck around the net against Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders brings the puck around the net against Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Washington mascot Slapshot performs during the game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Washington mascot Slapshot performs during the game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Head coach Dale Hunter of the Washington Capitals watches the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Head coach Dale Hunter of the Washington Capitals watches the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Head coach Jack Capuano of the New York Islanders watches the game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Head coach Jack Capuano of the New York Islanders watches the game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is led to the penalty box by linesman Bryan Pancich after a cross-checking penalty against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is led to the penalty box by linesman Bryan Pancich after a cross-checking penalty against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against Jay Pandolfo #29 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against Jay Pandolfo #29 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders brings the puck up the ice against Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders brings the puck up the ice against Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders brings the puck around the net against Marcus Johansson #90 the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders brings the puck around the net against Marcus Johansson #90 the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Dylan Reese #42 of the New York Islanders collides with Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Dylan Reese #42 of the New York Islanders collides with Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Tomas Kundratek #36 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice during the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Tomas Kundratek #36 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice during the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders watches the game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders watches the game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by teammates after a 3-0 victory against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by teammates after a 3-0 victory against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals brings the puck down the ice against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals brings the puck down the ice against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals handles the puck against Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals handles the puck against Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on January 17, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Islanders won the game 3-0.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: ToddFord #40 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: ToddFord #40 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - March 1: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals stretches during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - March 1: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals stretches during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders handles the puck behind the net against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders handles the puck behind the net against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Mark Katic #71 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Mark Katic #71 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alexander Semin #28 and John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals battle for the puck against Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alexander Semin #28 and John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals battle for the puck against Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save on a shot by Matt Moulson #26 of the NewYork Islanders during the first period of a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save on a shot by Matt Moulson #26 of the NewYork Islanders during the first period of a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck past Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck past Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Nathan Lawson #52 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Nathan Lawson #52 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals checks Bruno Gervais #8 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals checks Bruno Gervais #8 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders celebrates with PA Parenteau #15 after scoring in the second period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders celebrates with PA Parenteau #15 after scoring in the second period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals goes after a loose put against Mark Karic #71 of the New York Islanders during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals goes after a loose put against Mark Karic #71 of the New York Islanders during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals looks on during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals looks on during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals tiries to get off a shot during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals tiries to get off a shot during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot on Nathan Lawson #52 of the New York islanders during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot on Nathan Lawson #52 of the New York islanders during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals faces off against Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Isalnders during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals faces off against Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Isalnders during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Capitals wont he game 2-1.<br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Capitals wont he game 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders and Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals go after a loose puck during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders and Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals go after a loose puck during a NHL hockey game on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals skates wihtt he puck during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals skates wihtt he puck during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates wiht the puck during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates wiht the puck during a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Head coach Bruce Boudreau of the Washington Capitals talks to his players during a time out in the third period of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Head coach Bruce Boudreau of the Washington Capitals talks to his players during a time out in the third period of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals is mobbed by teammates after scoring in the third period against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals is mobbed by teammates after scoring in the third period against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals takes a face off against Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Jason Arnott #44 of the Washington Capitals takes a face off against Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals brings the puck around the net against Jack Hillen #38 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals brings the puck around the net against Jack Hillen #38 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate their first goal during the third period of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate their first goal during the third period of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates scoring game win goal during overtime of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The Capitals won 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates scoring game win goal during overtime of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals celebrate game wining goal during overtime of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The Capitals won 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals celebrate game wining goal during overtime of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Dennis Wideman #6 of the Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime of a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: The Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: ALex Ovechkin #8 and Michal Neuvirth #30 Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 1: ALex Ovechkin #8 and Michal Neuvirth #30 Washington Capitals celebrate game winning goal during overtime og a NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC The Capitals won 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck against past Bruno Gervais #8 and Jack Hillen #38 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Capitals won the game 2-1. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck against past Bruno Gervais #8 and Jack Hillen #38 of the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Capitals won the game 2-1.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Marco Sturm #18 of the Washington Capitals skates down the ice against the New York Islanders at the Verizon Center on March 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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WASHINGTON, DC - March 1: Bruno Gervais #8 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck during a NHL hockey game against Broosk Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

WASHINGTON, DC - March 1: Bruno Gervais #8 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck during a NHL hockey game against Broosk Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals on March 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Wishart #6 of the New York Islanders poses for his official headshot prior to the game against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Wishart #6 of the New York Islanders poses for his official headshot prior to the game against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Wishart #6 of the New York Islanders poses for his official headshot prior to the game against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Wishart #6 of the New York Islanders poses for his official headshot prior to the game against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals tries to slow down John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals tries to slow down John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders tries to get away from Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders tries to get away from Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Wishart #6 of the New York Islanders steps into Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Ty Wishart #6 of the New York Islanders steps into Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals tries to get past Michael Grabner #40 and Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals tries to get past Michael Grabner #40 and Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first period goal with teammates as goaltender Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals gets a drink on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first period goal with teammates as goaltender Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals gets a drink on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals gets tripped up in his game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals gets tripped up in his game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders tends net against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders tends net against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders prepares for his game against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders prepares for his game against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders hits Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders hits Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Goaltender Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders stands for the national anthem with his teammates behind him in a game against the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Goaltender Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders stands for the national anthem with his teammates behind him in a game against the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals misses the wraparound attempt against Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals misses the wraparound attempt against Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders hits the ice after being hit by a puck in the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders hits the ice after being hit by a puck in the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders leave the ice after being hit by a puck in the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders leave the ice after being hit by a puck in the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders gets ready for a check from Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders gets ready for a check from Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save as teammate Boyd Gordon #15 tries to defend against John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes a save as teammate Boyd Gordon #15 tries to defend against John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders makes the save against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders makes the save against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders celebrates his second period goal with teammates Kyle Okposo #21 and Michael Grabner #40 in a game against the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders celebrates his second period goal with teammates Kyle Okposo #21 and Michael Grabner #40 in a game against the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Johansson #90 (L) of the Washington Capitals congratulates Brooks Laich #21 (R) on his goal at 9:44 of the second period against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Johansson #90 (L) of the Washington Capitals congratulates Brooks Laich #21 (R) on his goal at 9:44 of the second period against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals pause during a play stoppage in the second period in their game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals pause during a play stoppage in the second period in their game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals is tripped up by Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals is tripped up by Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Grabner #40 of the New York Islanders shoots the puck as John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals tries to check him at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Grabner #40 of the New York Islanders shoots the puck as John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals tries to check him at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals covers the puck as Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders looks for a rebound at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals covers the puck as Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders looks for a rebound at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals tries to cover the loose puck as teammates John Erskine #4 and Scott Hannan #23 help out defending the net in a game against the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals tries to cover the loose puck as teammates John Erskine #4 and Scott Hannan #23 help out defending the net in a game against the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals reaches for the puck as John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders sneaks up from behind on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals reaches for the puck as John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders sneaks up from behind on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following a fight with Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals (not shown) at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following a fight with Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals (not shown) at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders squeezes past Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders squeezes past Karl Alzner #27 of the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes the save against Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Washington Capitals makes the save against Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Fans watch as Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals fights Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Fans watch as Matt Hendricks #26 of the Washington Capitals fights Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals tries to get away from Bruno Gervais #8 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jay Beagle #83 of the Washington Capitals tries to get away from Bruno Gervais #8 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders finds himself in an awkward position as Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals reaches for the puck on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders finds himself in an awkward position as Boyd Gordon #15 of the Washington Capitals reaches for the puck on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals gets checked hard into the boards by PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals gets checked hard into the boards by PA Parenteau #15 of the New York Islanders on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his third period goal with teammates Alex Ovechkin #8 and Nicklas Backstrom #19 as Blake Comeau #57 of the New York Islanders skates away on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his third period goal with teammates Alex Ovechkin #8 and Nicklas Backstrom #19 as Blake Comeau #57 of the New York Islanders skates away on February 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals carries the puck against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 3-2. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</span>

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals carries the puck against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 3-2.

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