Stanley Cup Playoffs

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Jakub Vrana #13 of the Washington Capitals and Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes skate after the puck in the third period in 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 Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 2 Preview vs. Hurricanes

Washington Capitals Take Game 1 Over Carolina Hurricanes 4-2

Washington Capitals: How They Can Take Advantage of the Hurricanes

Washington Capitals: Game 1 Preview vs. Carolina Hurricanes

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals watch as teammate Brooks Orpik #44 celebrates with the Stanley Cup after their team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals won the series four games to one. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Top Moments from 2018’s Stanley Cup Run (Slideshow)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 14: Chandler Stephenson #18 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 14, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: The Chandler Stephenson Dilemma

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) hoists the Stanley Cup alongside his teammates during the 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: It’s Been a Ride Worth Enjoying

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 14: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes chats prior to a faceoff with former teammate Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals during an NHL game on December 14, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Why the Carolina Hurricanes are Better Than You Think

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 28: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) with the puck with Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter (21) behind him during the 2nd period of the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the Washington Capitals on March 28th, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: First Round Preview vs. Carolina Hurricanes

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal during the first period of Game Four of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena on June 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: First Round Playoff Schedule vs. Hurricanes

New York Islanders beat Washington Capitals 3-0 in Game 82

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) has his second period shot deflected by Washington Capitals defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (34) on January 18, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

One to Go: Washington Capitals Set to Host New York Islanders in Season Finale

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Nic Dowd #26 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders in the first period at Capital One Arena on January 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Two More Games Until the Playoffs

Lars Eller, Washington Capitals (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: One night in Columbus changed everything

May 2, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) skates with the puck against the St. Louis Blues in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Playoffs 2017: Conference finals preview and predictions

May 3, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) skates during warm ups against the Pittsburgh Penguins before game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals vs. Penguins live stream Game 7: Watch online

May 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after coring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game five of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals seize momentum over Penguins in Game 6

May 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) scores a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals vs. Penguins live stream Game 6: Watch online

May 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: 3 keys to victory in Game 6

May 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) skates up ice with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins live stream, Game 5: TV schedule, online and more

Apr 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and eft wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and center Nicklas Backstrom (19) talk on the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs in game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals, Penguins both familiar with losing 3-1 series leads

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (77) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals comeback stalled by phantom high-sticking penalty

May 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) handles the puck as Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) pressures during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals can’t solve Penguins in Game 4

Jan 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in action during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Capitals defeat the Stars 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals trail 3-2 entering the 3rd period of Game 4

May 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) handles the puck as Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) pressures during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jay Beagle challenges Phil Kessel to Mario Kart

Apr 29, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) during the first period in game two of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals bottom six forwards must find a way to beat Fleury

May 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The Washington Capitals celebrate a game winning goal by defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game three of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals must show discipline in Game 4

Dec 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NHL makes right decision by not suspending Matt Niskanen