Chicago Blackhawks' Jordan Hendry, foreground, falls as Washington Capitals' Chris Clark moves the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2.

Washington Capitals' Chris Clark, left, Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, center, and Sergei Fedorov, of Russia look on as their 2007-08 Southeast Division Championship banner is raised before the beginning of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) celebrates with Alexander Semin, of Russia (28) and Sergei Fedorov, of Russia, (91) after Laich scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2.

Washington Capitals' Mike Green, left, Sergei Fedorov, of Russia, (91) Alexander Semin, of Russia, center, and Jeff Schultz, right, celebrate after Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich (21) scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, center, celebrates with Nicklas Backstrom, of Sweden, (19) and Washington Capitals' Tom Poti (3) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-2.

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane, right, is checked by Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) moves the puck past Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, center, as Chicago Blackhawks' Jordan Hendry (6) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore looks for the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Kris Versteeg (not shown) scores a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, reacts after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of a NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

Washington Capitals' Matt Bradley, center, celebrates his goal with teammates, from left to right, Donald Brashear, David Steckel, Tom Poti and Jeff Schultz (55) during the first period of a NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

Chicago Blackhawks' Jack Skille, right, celebrates his goal with Brian Campbell (51) during the first period of a NHL hockey game against Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Washington.

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Atlanta Thrashers head coach John Anderson looks at the scoreboard during home opener against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. This was Anderson's first game as head coach. The Thrashers defeated the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Eric Boulton #36 of the Atlanta Thrashers throws a punch at defenseman John Erskine #4 of the Washington Capitals during their season opener at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Goalie Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Atlanta Thrashers makes a save during the home opener against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Bryan Little #10 (L) and Colby Armstrong #20 of the Atlanta Thrashers celebrate a victory over the Washington Capitals in the season opener at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4, with Little and Armstrong combining for 3 goals and 1 assist in the game. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Goalie Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Atlanta Thrashers makes a save on a penalty shot by Alexander Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in their season opener at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Goalie Brent Johnson #1 of the Washington Capitals catches an errant shot with his glove during season opener against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Colby Armstrong #20 of the Atlanta Thrashers celebrates his third-period goal during the home opener against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Colby Armstrong (L) #20 of the Atlanta Thrashers celebrates with his teammates, including center Eric Perrin #11, after Armstrong's third-period goal in their home opener against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers beat the Capitals 7-4. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

A shot from Atlanta Thrashers Bryan Little gets past Washington Capitals goalie Brent Johnson in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. Atlanta won 7-4.

Atlanta Thrashers Bryan Little, right, celebrates with teammate Erik Christensen after scoring a goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 in Atlanta. Little scored twice to help the Thrashers to a 7-4 victory.

Atlanta Thrashers Eric Boulton (36) and Washington Capitals John Erskine (4) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 7-4.

Atlanta Thrashers' Colby Armstrong, left, celebrates with Eric Perrin during (11) and Marty Reasoner, center, after scoring a goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 in Atlanta. Atlanta won 7-4.

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Mike Green #52 of the Washington Capitals shoots past goalie Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Atlanta Thrashers for the first of his two second-period goals while Capitals defenseman Tobias Enstrom #39 looks on during the season opener against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Alexander Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals takes a shot in the second period during the home opener against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Thrashers first-year head coach John Anderson looks on from the back of the bench during of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Goalie Jose Theodore #60 of the Washington Capitals makes a first-period save during the season opener against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the Atlanta Thrashers and Chris Clark #17 of the Washington Capitals collide during their season opener at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Members of the Atlanta Thrashers and the Washington Capitals wait for the face-off during the home opener at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 10: Goalie Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Atlanta Thrashers makes a save during the home opener against the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 10, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)