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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) skates with the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James Malatesta (67) during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) skates with the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James Malatesta (67) during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. The Blue Jackets won 8-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. The Blue Jackets won 8-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates on the ice before a preseason NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin skates on the ice before a preseason NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after his goal during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after his goal during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)