Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates, center, signals from the bench during the first period of the Capitals' NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts after allowing a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Tampa Times Forum.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer (2) (not pictured) shoots and scores a goal on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the first period at Tampa Times Forum.

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts after Tampa Bay Lightning scored a goal on him during the second period at Tampa Times Forum.

Tampa FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Nate Thompson (44) shoots as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) defends the puck during the second period at Tampa Times Forum.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots as Tampa Bay Lightning center Tom Pyatt (11) defends during the first period at Tampa Times Forum.

Washington Capitals left wing Wojtek Wolski (17) shoots and scores a goal as Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39) attempted to defend during the second period at Tampa Times Forum.

Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier (4) fall into each other during the second period at Tampa Times Forum.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) talk during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Tampa Times Forum.