The Washington Capitals rewarded Brooks Laich's career season with a three-year, $6.1 million contract Wednesday. The 25-year-old center had career highs in goals (21) and assists (16) last season and was one of four Capitals to play in all 82 games. He finished his third full NHL season with 12 goals and 20 points in the final 22 games as the Capitals made a run to clinch the Southeast Division...

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