Alexeyev has sat for 41 straight games, and Carbery knows that it's been a long time coming for the Capitals defenseman and ...

ARLINGTON, V.A. -- The Washington Capitals got more business done on Tuesday, re-signing defenseman Alexander Alexeyev. Washington Alexeyev to a two-year extension that carries an AAV of $825,000.

Alexeyev was scratched for the 37th consecutive game in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames. Barring a number of injuries on the blue line, it doesn't look like Alexeyev will be getting into the lineup.

Washington's lines stayed the same as they were at the end of their final game before the break against Utah Hockey Club ... along with Alex Alexeyev and Dylan McIlrath on defense.