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Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit.
Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit.
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Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a deflection by Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a deflection by Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period.
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) tries to control the puck as he hits the ice, while Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen defends during the first period.
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) tries to control the puck as he hits the ice, while Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen defends during the first period.
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Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd, left, and Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi battle for position during the first period of an NHL hockey game.
Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd, left, and Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi battle for position during the first period of an NHL hockey game.
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Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) protects the puck from Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha during the first period .
Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) protects the puck from Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha during the first period .
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Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit.
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) defends against Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) defends against Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin checks Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening (41) during the first period of an NHL hockey game.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin checks Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening (41) during the first period of an NHL hockey game.
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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) checks Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) in the first period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson (52) checks Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) in the first period.
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