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Capitals Nicklas Backstrom could be in Game 6 lineup Monday in Pittsburgh

Credit: Getty Images/Drew Hallowell

Capitals Nicklas Backstrom could be in Game 6 lineup Monday in Pittsburgh

Capitals rookie Shane Gersich hopes to build off Stanley Cup Playoff debut

Capitals rookie Shane Gersich hopes to build off Stanley Cup Playoff debut

Capitals Tom Wilson suspended for 3 games for hit on Penguins Zach Aston-Reese

Capitals Tom Wilson suspended for 3 games for hit on Penguins Zach Aston-Reese

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

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

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

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

Penguins’ Malkin out for Game 2 at Capitals

Penguins’ Malkin out for Game 2 at Capitals

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Metro, Capitals look to work out deal for extended hours

Caps, Penguins Round 2 schedule announced

Caps, Penguins Round 2 schedule announced

Alex Ovechkin delivers in Capitals’ series-clinching win in Columbus

Alex Ovechkin delivers in Capitals’ series-clinching win in Columbus

Caps beat Blue Jackets 6-3, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals

Caps beat Blue Jackets 6-3, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals

Celebrating Backstrom’s 4th postseason OT game-winning goal

Celebrating Backstrom’s 4th postseason OT game-winning goal

Trotz: With chance to clinch series, Caps need ‘Killer Instinct’ in Game 6

Trotz: With chance to clinch series, Caps need ‘Killer Instinct’ in Game 6

Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets

Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets

Young Caps fan in viral ‘puck girl’ video meets Ted Leonsis before Game 5

Young Caps fan in viral ‘puck girl’ video meets Ted Leonsis before Game 5

Caps owner Leonsis gives ‘puck girl,’ family front-row seats for Game 5

Caps owner Leonsis gives ‘puck girl,’ family front-row seats for Game 5

Watch: Caps’ Brett Connolly makes young fan’s day

Watch: Caps’ Brett Connolly makes young fan’s day

30 years later: Remembering Dale Hunter’s Game 7 overtime winner

30 years later: Remembering Dale Hunter’s Game 7 overtime winner

Alex Ovechkin: I have to be better

Alex Ovechkin: I have to be better

Beagle returns, Vrana sits as Caps host Columbus in Game 2

Beagle returns, Vrana sits as Caps host Columbus in Game 2

This Date Caps History: Backstrom Goal Opens Door for Proposal

This Date Caps History: Backstrom Goal Opens Door for Proposal

Photos: Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

Photos: Capitals vs. Blue Jackets

My Take: The playoffs don’t exactly feel very hopeful in sports

My Take: The playoffs don’t exactly feel very hopeful in sports

Capitals tab Philipp Grubauer to start Game 1: ‘It’s a privilege’

Capitals tab Philipp Grubauer to start Game 1: ‘It’s a privilege’

Alex Ovechkin Joins Elite Company with Seventh Rocket Richard Trophy

Alex Ovechkin Joins Elite Company with Seventh Rocket Richard Trophy

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