Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his empty net goal with right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is congratulated after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, second from right, celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)