Washington Capitals players celebrate a goal by defenseman John Carlson, second from left, during the second period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights at Capital One Arena in Washington on Monday, June 4, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
The Capitals are doing everything they can to convince themselves Thursday night’s Game 5 against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena is just another game.
They were well aware after Wednesday’s practice that it absolutely is not.
“You try and keep your routine normal as much as possible,” said defenseman Brooks Orpik, the only Washington player to have played in a Stanley Cup Final before this season.