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Washington Capitals' Devante Smith-Pelly 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 **

Devante Smith-Pelly to join Capitals’ top line in Game 4; Shane Gersich to make playoff debut

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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 goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins even series with Capitals in Game 4 win

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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

FILE - In this March 29, 2018, file photo, a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) enters the net behind New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) for a goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. Crosby makes it look easy. “I think it's just instincts,” Crosby said. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Swing away: Swatting puck out of midair not uncommon or easy

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

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 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' 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

Pittsburgh Penguins center Riley Sheahan battles for the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson, Capitals forward, will not be suspended for Game 2 hit

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals vs. Penguins Game 2: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff - The Washington Times

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 goaltender Matt Murray (30) celebrates with right wing Patric Hornqvist (72), of Sweden; right wing Phil Kessel (81); center Dominik Simon (12); and others after Game 1 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. The Penguins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cup finalist Pens, Predators face different tests in round 2

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, top right, gestures from the bench during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz, Capitals coach, denies report he told John Tortorella career was ending

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72) collides with Washington Capitals' Lars Eller (20) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Capitals vs. Penguins: Full schedule for second-round series announced

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) and Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) work along the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Capitals Game 1 vs. Penguins: How to watch and what to watch for

By Staff

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 **

Evgeni Malkin, Carl Hagelin out for Penguins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 1, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) and Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) skate during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh. The Penguins and Capitals are facing off in the second round for the third consecutive year. Crosby has won 44 of the 70 previous games against Ovechkin in NHL regular season and playoffs, world junior championships, world championships, World Cup and Olympics. They’re hot going into their latest showdown. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Turn it up to 11? Pens, Caps have lots of playoff history

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 13, 2013, file photo, New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) gets checked into the boards by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and Steve Oleksy during the second period of Game 7 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Washington. 2013 was the third year in a row the two teams met in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Three of a grind: Playoff rematches crank up the hatred

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) skates with the puck as is shavings are sprayed, while Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) watches during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Penguins score three in third period to come back, stun Capitals in Game 1

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Chandler Stephenson, right, scores against Columbus Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky, of Russia, during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Monday, April 23, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. The Capitals defeated the Blue Jackets 6-3. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) ** FILE **

Capitals’ newest players prep for first taste of playoff Penguins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times