Stanley Cup Playoffs

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: The crowd holds white lights during the pregame ahead of Game Four of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals on June 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: So Close They Could Taste It

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JUNE 2:Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) and left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lead the Washington Capitals out to the ice at the start of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena on Saturday, June 2, 2018. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: When June Hockey Returned to the District

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 1: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Boston Bruins is congratulated by Connor Clifton #75 of the Boston Bruins after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Three of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Enterprise Center on June 1, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Former Player Marcus Johansson Scores for Boston Bruins in Stanley Cup Final

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 19: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Washington Capitals celebrates a goal by teammate Alex Ovechkin #8 (not pictured), against Frederik Andersen #31 and Martin Marincin #52 during the first period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre on April 19, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Marcus Johansson Looking for his First Stanley Cup

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) holds his championship belt as the Stanley Cup champions Washington Capitals hold their victory parade and rally on The National Mall on June 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: What to do with playoff hero Devante Smith-Pelly?

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) is congratulated by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and defenseman Michal Kempny (6) after his first period goal against the Winnipeg Jets on March 10, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Other Injury that was Most Impactful of All

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Alex Ovechkin of the NHL champion Washington Capitals holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory parade along Constitution Avenue on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: It Felt Great Being on the Other Side

LAS VEGAS, VA - JUNE 7:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, June 7, 2018. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: It’s OK

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals looks upward following a first overtime save by Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Capital One Arena on April 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Drop Game 7 to Hurricanes in Double OT, Ending Season

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 22: Brett Connolly #10 of the Washington Capitals reacts after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 22, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 7, By Any Means Necessary

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Washington Capitals fans prepare for Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 20, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 7 Preview vs. Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 22: Capitals teammates mob Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) after his 1st period goal during a game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes in game 6 of the Stanley Cup eastern division quarter finals in Raleigh, NC on April 22, 2019 . (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Through Six Games, Game 7’s Outcome is Anyone’s Guess

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 22: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes squares up in the crease to face a shot on goal by Alexander Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 22, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Fail to Close Out Carolina Hurricanes, Series will Take Seven

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Brought it Home in Game 5

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals battle for the puck in the first period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Look to Close Out the Series in Game 6

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20:Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates after scoring during the first period of Game Five of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, April 20, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin’s Right, Nicklas Backstrom is a Scoring Machine

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his second goal of the game with Devante Smith-Pelly (25) in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes during first round playoff action at Capital One Arena. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Win Game 5 6-0, Push Carolina Hurricanes to the Brink

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Nicklas Backstrom #19 after scoring a third period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Lineup Changes After T.J. Oshie’s Injury

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: The Washington Capitals take the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes before the start of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Look to Bounce Back in Game 5

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: A Washington Capitals fan waves a towel during a break in the action in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 11, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Positive Vibes are Needed for Game 5