Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) collides with New York Rangers center Sam Carrick (39) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) moves in behind New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) to score a goal on a rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom (40) makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

New York Rangers goalie Louis Domingue makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

New York Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen, right, takes the puck down ices as Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois is defended by New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) competes for the puck with New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)