The District is ready to rock the red again for another Washington Capitals playoff run, their first chance to defend the title after winning the first Stanley Cup in franchise history a year ago.
The postseason starts Thursday for the Capitals as they kick off their first-round series. Here’s everything you need to know before the puck drops.
Opponent: Carolina Hurricanes (series tied 0-0)
When: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV channel: NBC Sports Washington, USA Network
Radio: 106.7 The Fan
What to watch for: The Capitals swept the Hurricanes, a division rival, in the four times they met in the regular season … Defenseman Michal Kempny (hamstring) is recovering from surgery and will miss the playoffs, meaning recent trade acquisition Nick Jensen stands to have more of a role going forward. Coach Todd Reirden recently said he will continue to shuffle his defensive pairings during games … The Hurricanes haven’t been to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 10 years, but they’re captained by Justin Williams, the former Capital who has won three Stanley Cups with the Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings.
Pre-game reading:
These #Caps recognize that they possess knowledge and experience that no other Caps team in the 45-year history of the franchise has had. With that championship experience and knowledge comes faith, @thomloverro writes. https://t.co/IokJo66ETb
— WashTimes Sports (@WashTimesSports) April 10, 2019
The #Caps have playoff experience on their side now, but what do the analytics say about their chances? @Adam_Zielonka finds out. https://t.co/HBvWSCfzJa
— WashTimes Sports (@WashTimesSports) April 10, 2019
#Caps reporter @Adam_Zielonka writes about Tom Wilson as the playoffs approach https://t.co/AIC41isa1v
— WashTimes Sports (@WashTimesSports) April 10, 2019
“Right now we’re not gonna talk to him for a couple weeks.” #Caps old friend Justin Williams will be a frenemy for a while as they battle his Hurricanes. @Adam_Zielonka https://t.co/1tVujHmHuG
— WashTimes Sports (@WashTimesSports) April 9, 2019
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