Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg, bottom left, watches the puck go into the net as Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) scores during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals celebrate after a goal by defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) hits the puck and scores during the first period of an NHL hockey game agains the Ottawa Senators, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) and Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57), goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) and left wing Beck Malenstyn (47) form their defense against an attack by Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)