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Next stop for the Caps? 2 players to make ‘Tonight Show’ appearance

By Sarah Gibson

WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals fans will want to tune into “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Monday night for the show’s special hockey guests.

Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals, the 2018 Stanley Cup champions, will make an appearance on NBC’s show.

Capitals team captain Ovechkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy for most valuable player on his team for his performance during the playoffs.

Capitals goalie Holtby had an excellent record during the playoffs with 2.16 goals-against average and a 0.922 save percentage.

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New Capitals coach Peter Laviolette wants team to ‘build an identity on the ice’

By Dave Johnson
The Washington Capitals 2018 Stanley Cup winning season is not that long ago, it only feels that way after the team suffered two straight first-round exits in the NHL playoffs. Peter Laviolette is the new head coach of the Capitals. On WTOP Wednesday, he said he believes postseason success is based on what is established during the regular season.
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