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, 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)

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 center Ethen Frank (53) is congratulated after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) reacts after he was hit in the face by the puck as Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) and Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Seattle Kraken defenseman Joshua Mahura (28) collide as they go for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Washington Capitals players celebrate a win over the Seattle Kraken in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)