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San Francisco Giants' Andrew McCutchen (22) rounds the bases after his solo home run as Washington Nationals second baseman Wilmer Difo watches during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg departs, Nationals roughed up in loss to Giants

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Elena Delle Donne speaks during a news conference in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Delle Donne was acquired by the Washington Mystics from the Chicago Sky this month in one of the biggest trades in the WNBA's history. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Elena Della Donne raves over ‘playoff atmosphere’ from Capitals fans

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates as the Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals to win the Stanley Cup Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Alex Ovechkin wins Conn Smythe Trophy on top of Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 11, 2018, file photo, riders wait to board as others depart a Metro train in the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station in Washington. Washington's Metro system has become internationally synonymous with delays, breakdowns and smoke-filled tunnels. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Monumental Sports and Entertainment paying for extra Metro service Thursday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Members of the Washington Capitals celebrate as they defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals to win the Stanley Cup Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington Capitals win Stanley Cup in instant classic Game 5

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby skates on the ice during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Stanley Cup Game 5: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff

Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, answers questions for members of the media following practice in Arlington, Va., Friday, June 1, 2018. Game 3 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Capitals is scheduled for Saturday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Devante Smith-Pelly has ‘mind made up’ on whether to visit Trump

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) flips the puck in the air as goalie Braden Holtby, left, looks on during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Capitals stick to their superstitions, from hot laps to playoff beards

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights forward Cody Eakin (21) chases the puck in front of Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) during the first period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stanley Cup Final sees ratings bump thanks to two unique ‘underdogs’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer throws a bullpen session during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Nationals are all in on the Capitals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Linesman Matt MacPherson, center, steps in to separate Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves (75) and Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Brooks Orpik, Deryk Engelland big defensemen still have value in today’s hockey

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik, left, celebrates the team's 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, right, in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals dominate Golden Knights, move within one win of Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz speaks to the media, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The Capitals will host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday night in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

Barry Trotz is vindicated and about to get paid

By Thom Loverro

A picture of the Stanley Cup is projected on the ice before Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Stanley Cup Game 4: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Matt Niskanen (left) and T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals speak to the media at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., on Sunday, June 3, 2018, one day after they won Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Vegas Golden Knights. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / Washington Times)

Oshie, Niskanen discuss their Metro trip to Capitals’ Game 3

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights forward Erik Haula, left, of Finland, and Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, try to control the puck during the first period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Capitals dominating in stat that shows they’re all-in

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin speak to members of the media following team practice in Arlington, Va., Friday, June 1, 2018. Game 3 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Capitals is scheduled for Saturday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Stanley Cup Game 3: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Entertainer Pat Sajak, a Washington Capitals season ticket holder, introduces the players for the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights before Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joe Gibbs, Pat Sajak, Sting among celebs supporting Capitals at Game 3

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Lars Eller, Capitals’ ‘secret weapon’ and ‘Tiger,’ rises to occasion again

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana, left, of the Czech Republic, and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore scuffle during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals even series with franchise’s first win in Stanley Cup Final

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times