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Playoffs, sure, but while the Washington Capitals went through another successful regular season, one capped off with yet another division title, they entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs not high on the list of favorites. With previous division titles and Presidents’ Trophies, the high expectations had been attached. “Flying under the radar is huge,” said Capitals forward Jay Beagle during Sunday’s Stanley Cup Final Media day. Continue to Article

May 28, 2018 11:57:am EST

Leading up to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final (Monday, 8 p.m. ET, NBC), Pro Hockey Talk will be looking at every aspect of the matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights.  Can the Capitals figure out Marc-Andre Fleury?  The Golden Continue to Article

May 28, 2018 11:56:am EST

The 2018 Stanley Cup Final is here and as we await puck drop on Game 1, let’s finish things off with one last round of predictions. Here’s who we think will be victorious between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals. It soon blossomed into long-term success and as they’ve carved up the Western Conference en route to the final round, the magical ride will have a happy ending. Continue to Article

May 28, 2018 11:49:am EST

Nate Schmidt spent the previous four seasons playing for the Washington Capitals, and he personally experienced the heartbreak of their recent playoff disappointments. Schmidt and his many good friends with the Caps are finally in the Stanley Cup Final this week. Only they're on opposite benches after the Vegas Golden Knights grabbed Schmidt in the expansion draft and wouldn't give him back. Continue to Article

May 28, 2018 2:30:am EST

The Vegas Golden Knights will host the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final as both teams look to take early control of the series. Can the Caps steal one on the road to start? Here are four keys to winning Game 1. Continue to Article

May 28, 2018 1:04:am EST