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Washington Nationals Tim Bogar (24), Bob Henley (13), and Joe Dillon (25) wear a Washington Capitals hat before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Martinez, Nationals support Capitals’ run while Harper’s Golden Knights advance

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates with defenseman Victor Hedman (77) after Palat scored against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Vasillevskiy shines late, Lightning hold off Capitals 3-2

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops a shot by Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 5 at Lightning: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) and center Brayden Point (21) during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Special teams lift Lightning back in East final against Caps

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) skates with the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn (55) and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Washington. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 4 vs. Lightning: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning center Cedric Paquette (13) during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps’ Backstrom returns, expects to be back to normal soon

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this photo March 12, 2015, passengers wait on the platform before boarding a train at the U Street Metro Station in Washington. Americans visiting Washington for his inauguration will get a first-hand look at the country's needs when traveling on the city's beleaguered subway. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Metro service after Capitals’ Game 4 extended at last minute

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his goal with center Tyler Johnson (9) next to Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vasilevskiy, Lightning top Caps 4-2 to even East final 2-all

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) chase the puck during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Lightning edge out Capitals in Game 4 to even series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) pulls on the jersey of Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Washington. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ special teams failures changed tone of series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals fans hold up signs during warm ups before Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Washington. Also seen is Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals have ‘got to be desperate’ for Game 4

By Matthew Paras - 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. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Metro won’t stay open late Thursday for Capitals’ Game 4

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, stretches during warm ups before Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals have home-ice disadvantage for Game 4 vs. Lightning

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point, left, defenseman Victor Hedman (77), from Sweden, and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86), from Russia, celebrate Kucherov's goal during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hedman, Lightning beat Caps to cut East final deficit to 2-1

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals now favorites to win the Stanley Cup

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) cuts around Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series lead

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis speaks during a news conference to announce NBA basketball star John Wall's contract extension, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Ted Leonsis, Wizards and Capitals owner, praises sports betting ruling

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

The Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. The downtown home of the NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals is now called Capital One Arena. Owner Ted Leonsis announced the change from Verizon Center along with an investment of $40 million in the arena. Leonsis' Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment is not disclosing the financial terms or length of the new naming-rights agreement. It goes into effect immediately, with new signage expected by the fall. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Capitals outdoor viewing party ‘more likely’ for Game 4

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) is stopped by Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny (6) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL Eastern Conference hockey playoff series Friday, May 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Michal Kempny, Capitals defenseman, fined max amount for Game 2 cross-check

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) cuts around Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series lead

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press