Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern, left, battles Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP ... more 

Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern, left, battles Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) less