Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) on the ice during pre-game warmups before an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skating after the puck during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) fighting for control of the puck during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) looking for the puck during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) fighting for position in front of the net during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) talking it over with Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) during a break in the action during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) lining up for the faceoff during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) fighting for position in front of the net during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) taking a shot during the 1st period in an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 14, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)