Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) looks to pass the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) brings the puck down the ice as Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) shoots as Utah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
The Washington Capitals celebrate a goal as Utah Hockey Club defenseman Ian Cole (28) reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) and right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) confront Utah Hockey Club center Alexander Kerfoot (15) as Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) gets up after a play during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) brings the puck downice as Utah Hockey Club center Logan Cooley (92) tries to steal while assisted by Utah center Barrett Hayton (27) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (2) and Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
The Utah Hockey Club and the Washington Capitals fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
The Utah Hockey Club and the Washington Capitals fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) blocks a shot by Utah Hockey Club left wing Lawson Crouse (67) as Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)