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Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) joins the celebration with a hug from Nathan Walker (79) after Evgeny Kuznetsovs' game-winning goal during the overtime period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. The Capitals won the game 2-1 to take the series, four games to two. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals snap hex against Penguins with some OT magic

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) joins the celebration with a hug from Nathan Walker (79) after Evgeny Kuznetsovs' game-winning goal during the overtime period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. The Capitals won the game 2-1 to take the series, four games to two. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals exorcise ghosts to reach Eastern Conference finals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Chiasson (39) gets the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) and Olli Maatta (3) for a goal during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Monday, May 7, 2018. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

‘Next guy up’ not just a cliche for Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his empty-net goal in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins bench during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 6 at Penguins: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) celebrates his goal with Brian Dumoulin (8) and Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Caps drop Penguins in OT to advance to conference finals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his empty-net goal in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins bench during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ belief have them on cusp of Eastern Conference Finals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal during the first period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Vrana makes most of promotion, Caps win to put Pens on brink

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Officials separate Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) after a fight late in the third period in Game 4 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 3, 2018. The Penguins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 5 vs. Penguins: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) re separated by officials during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 3, 2018. The Penguins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Barry Trotz on Alex Ovechkin line: ‘Has to be better’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates after scoring while Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) collects himself during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 3, 2018. Guentzel had two goals in the Penguins' 3-1 win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel scores twice, Penguins even series with Capitals

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates with Brian Dumoulin (8) after scoring during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round hockey series against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins hold Ovie without shot, even series with Capitals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) douses himself before Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 4 at Penguins: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson suspended for three games for Aston-Reese hit

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) chases the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3), of Finland, during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 3 at Penguins: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (46) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson hit gave Zach Aston-Reese concussion and broken jaw

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) grabs Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alex Ovechkin scores winner for 2-1 Capitals series lead

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) puts the go-ahead goal behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) celebrates his goal during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) skates away, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) and Philadelphia Flyers' Jori Lehtera (15) collide and slide into the boards during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 20, 2018. Malkin went to the locker room following the collision. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Penguins’ Malkin out for Game 2 against Capitals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) celebrates his goal during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) skates away, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals even series with Penguins in dominant effort

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times