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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates in front of Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) after scoring during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series Friday, May 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals-Lightning: Game 2, how to watch

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL Eastern Conference final hockey playoff series Friday, May 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ovechkin has goal and assist, Capitals beat Lightning 4-2

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), from the Czech Republic, jumps into the arms of left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, after scoring the go-ahead goal during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Washington. The Capitals have never used more rookies during a single postseason than the half-dozen who helped Alex Ovechkin and Co. reach the Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rookie Vrana delivered an assist on tying the score before putting the go-ahead goal in the net. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Capitals-Lightning: Game 1, how to watch, when, what channel, radio

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby skates during an NHL hockey practice, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Arlington, Va. Washington faces Tampa Bay in the Eastern Conference finals beginning Friday, May 11. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kucherov relishes chance to face Ovechkin in East Final

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) tries to disrupt a pass by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Washington. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Capitals begin preparing for Tampa Bay Lightning

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and head coach Barry Trotz stand in the 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. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz make first conference finals of their long careers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning center J.T. Miller celebrates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning-Capitals: A glance at the Capitals’ next opponent

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

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 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' 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 without injured C Nicklas Backstrom for Game 6

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov, center, celebrates his 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 win the series, four games to two. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Evgeny Kuznetsov scores OT goal, Capitals advance to conference finals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the first period of Game 2 in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Capitals could break 20-year D.C. Sports Curse this week

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)

Capitals, Jets push Penguins and Preds to the brink

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller, left, from Denmark, and Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana, right, from the Czech Republic, celebrate a goal by right wing Brett Connolly 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)

Jakub Vrana leads Capitals to Game 5 win with top-line heroics

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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

Capitals sign top goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov

Associated Press

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