Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke (52) and Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) collide during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) waves to the crowd as he is recognized for playing in his 1,000th NHL hockey game during the first period against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. This is Carlson's 1,000th NHL game. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) celebrates with right wing David Pastrnak (88) and defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) after the team's shootout win against the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, second from right, celebrates with teammates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) and Washington Capitals center Hendrix Lapierre (29) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates on the ice before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk celebrates his shootout goal against the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Michael Sgarbossa (23) celebrates his goal with left wing Max Pacioretty (67) in front of Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (12) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck next to Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. The Bruins won 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63), right wing David Pastrnak (88) and others celebrate a goal by defenseman Hampus Lindholm, back right, against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) and defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren defends the net during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)