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Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) looks back at the puck after Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen (86), of Finland, scored during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C, Thursday, April 18, 2019, (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Teravainen, Hurricanes beat Capitals 2-1, even series

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals shake up lineup for Game 4, seeking improvement across the board

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Todd Reirden and his best-laid plans hit in the mouth

By Thom Loverro

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, stands on the ice during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Andrei Svechnikov expected to miss Game 4 vs. Capitals after fight

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) and goaltender Braden Holtby (70) battle for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Williams ready for Canes’ 1st home playoff game in a decade

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, in overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals cherish what they have in team dad Brooks Orpik

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, during overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brooks Orpik scores overtime winner as Capitals go up 2-0 in series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, during overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62), of Sweden, skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 1: How to watch, what time, TV channel

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom powers Capitals to Game 1 win over Carolina

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov skates during a team practice in Arlington, Va., Monday, April 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Math says Capitals will have tough time winning Stanley Cup again

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, takes a shot in goal as Carolina Hurricanes' Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Champion Capitals face fresh-faced Hurricanes in 1st round

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) and Edmonton Oilers' Tobias Rieder (22) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. The Hurricanes have done plenty of unusual things this season, and here is one more: They are preparing for their first playoff series in a decade. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

‘Jerk’ Hurricanes surge into 1st playoff series since 2009

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ old friend Justin Williams becomes the enemy in Hurricanes series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, reacts next to Nicklas Backstrom, right, of Sweden, and Brooks Orpik, left, at an NHL hockey team picture session, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ first-round series with Hurricanes to start Thursday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Capitals playoff preview: After midseason turnaround, team ready to defend Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Hurricanes top Flyers 4-3, will face Capitals in 1st round

By JEFF NEIBURG - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Nino Niederreiter (21), of the Czech Republic, and New Jersey Devils' Nico Hischier (13), of Switzerland, chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Canes beat Devils 3-1, clinch 1st playoff berth since ‘09

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Toronto. Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter (21) picked up an assist on the play. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hurricanes earn 4-1 win over Leafs

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Nic Dowd (26) celebrates the game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 28, 2019. Washington won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Capitals clinch playoff spot with 3-2 victory over Carolina

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press