WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Washington Capitals are trying to stay alive in their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, trailing 3-1 in the series and they’ll need a victory in front of the hometown faithful at Verizon Center Saturday night, 7:15 ET, to force a sixth game back in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Here’s what to watch for in Game 5:
The Penguins will get a boost from the return of Kris Letang, who served a one-game suspension for a dangerous hit on Marcus Johansson in Game 3. Also rejoining the lineup will be winger Eric Fehr, who was injured for Game 4.