Washington Capitals’ Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, and Troy Brouwer (20) celebrate Brouwer’s goal against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. , Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. Washington won 5-1.

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin, right, and teammates celebrate his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in Philadelphia. Ovechkin had two goals in the Capitals’ 5-2 win.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 18: Troy Brouwer #20 of the Washington Capitals talks to Brian Campbell #51 of the Florida Panthers before the game at the Verizon Center on October 18, 2011 in Washington, DC.