Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (63) and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates with the puck past Vancouver Canucks defenseman Vincent Desharnais (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson deflects the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson reaches for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) celebrates his goal with center Connor McMichael (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) and Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)