The Washington Capitals have yet to win a Stanley Cup Final game in 43 years of the franchise’s existence. The expansion Vegas Golden Knights just won their first on Monday.
The Capitals are set to return to the ice for Game 2 of the finals after a 6-4 loss in Game 1. Here’s everything you need to know and read before the opening faceoff.
Opponent: Vegas Golden Knights (Vegas leads series 1-0)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 30, 8 p.m. (5 p.m. PT)
Television: NBC Sports Network
Radio: FAN 106.7
Pre-game reading:
High-scoring Game 1 out of the norm for both goalies, by Adam Zielonka
Golden Knights take wild Stanley Cup Game 1 over Capitals, by Adam Zielonka
Capitals blew chance to beat the house in Las Vegas in Game 1, by Thom Loverro
Las Vegas throws celebrity-packed party to kick off Stanley Cup, by Adam Zielonka
Tom Wilson won’t face discipline for Marchessault hit, by Matthew Paras
Capitals do massive rating in D.C. market for Game 1, by Matthew Paras
What to watch for: The team that wins Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final goes on to win the series 61 out of 78 times. Since 1939, of the 51 teams to go up 2-0 in the finals, 46 went on to win. … Vegas top-line forward Jonathan Marchessault will play in Game 2, according to coach Gerard Gallant. Marchessault went into concussion protocol during Game 1 after absorbing a hit from Tom Wilson. … Braden Holtby went more than 164 total minutes between allowing goals in Washington’s Game 5 loss to Tampa Bay last round and the first goal he gave up in Vegas.
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