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Stanley Cup Daily 5/8: Gracious Hosts

Each day during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Canes Country recaps the night before, previews the games for that night, and gives you game times and broadcast information.

They did it. Really.

The Washington Capitals came into PPG Paints Arena with confidence after a gutsy win in a pivotal Game 5. The big news before the game was Nicklas Backstrom. The star center was rumored to be out of the game, and when he showed up to the stadium with his wrist in a soft cast, it was confirmed that he would not be able to start.