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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Carl Hagelin #62 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck 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)

Why the Washington Capitals Should Bring Back Carl Hagelin

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 28, 2019

Washington Capitals: It Felt Great Being on the Other Side

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 26, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 25, 2019

Washington Capitals: Game 7, By Any Means Necessary

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 24, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 24, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 23, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 23, 2019

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

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 22, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 22, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 21, 2019

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

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 21, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 20, 2019

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

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 20, 2019

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 18: Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) lays on the ice after being boarded by Carolina Hurricanes left wing Warren Foegele (13) during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals on April 18, 2019, at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: T.J. Oshie Out Indefinitely; Devante Smith-Pelly Recalled from Hershey

Benjamin Little

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Apr 19, 2019

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals and Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes battle for the puck in the third period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 18, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won 2-1. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Drop Game 4, Series vs. Carolina Now Tied

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 19, 2019

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 15: Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes converses with Alexander Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 15, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Game 4 Preview in Carolina

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 18, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Capital One Arena on February 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Big Lineup Changes After Game 3 Loss

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 18, 2019

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 15: Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) skates the puck up ice during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on April 15, 2019. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: Three Keys to a Better Game 4

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 17, 2019

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 15:Ice goes flying as Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26), center, battles with Carolina Hurricanes center Greg McKegg (42) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) for the puck behind the goal during the first period of the third game of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, April 15, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: That Ain’t Gonna Work

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 16, 2019

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 15:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets ready to hit Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) as they fight during the first period of the third game of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, April 15, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Get Blanked 5-0 by Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 16, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) warms up for 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 Stick to Same lines, with One Minor Swap for Game 3

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Brooks Orpik #44 of the Washington Capitals is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime giving the Capitals a 4-3 win over 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: Game 3 Preview at Carolina Hurricanes

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 02: Brooks Orpik #44 of the Washington Capitals plays against the Vegas Golden Knights during Game Three of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena on June 2, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Win in Overtime, Grab 2-0 Series Lead

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Washington Capitals fans stand prior to 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: Happiness in D.C. in Just a Few Short Minutes

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 after scoring his second goal of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first 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: Going with the Same Lineup for Game 2

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 13, 2019

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

Benjamin Little

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Apr 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring a first period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Capitals Take Game 1 Over Carolina Hurricanes 4-2

Michael Marzzacco

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Apr 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 27: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) makes a second period save on a shot by Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) on December 27, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Capitals: How They Can Take Advantage of the Hurricanes

Andrew Gillis

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Apr 11, 2019

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