Boston Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (29) and Washington Capitals right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel collide during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Beck Malenstyn reaches for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren celebrates after an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) and Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) reaches for the puck against Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) and left wing Sonny Milano (15) celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal with T.J. Oshie (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game as Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates away, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates his goal with T.J. Oshie (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game as Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates away, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates after his goal with Martin Fehervary (42) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) and Boston Bruins center John Beecher (19) collide along the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren looks on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)