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FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), followed by right wing Tom Wilson (43), is congratulated for his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), followed by right wing Tom Wilson (43), is congratulated for his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, March 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, attempts to shoot over New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) as goalie Martin Brodeur (30) prepares to deflect the shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, attempts to shoot over New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) as goalie Martin Brodeur (30) prepares to deflect the shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores his second goal in the third period past New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev in an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores his second goal in the third period past New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev in an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, reacts after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Samuel Ersson during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, reacts after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Samuel Ersson during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)