NHL Playoffs

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks shakes hands with John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 18, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Pavelski; John Gibson

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WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 14: Pierre-Edouard Bellemare #41 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates against Brandon Tanev #13 of the Winnipeg Jets during the third period in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell MTS Place on May 14, 2018 in Winnipeg, Canada. The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)

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SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 06: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights saves the puck against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marc-Andre Fleury

Golden Knights vs. Jets: Game 2 prediction

WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 3: Blake Wheeler #26 of the Winnipeg Jets heads to the ice prior to the start of NHL action against the Nashville Predators in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 3, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 13: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the third period of the second game of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 13, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The Capitals defeated the Lightning 6-2 to take 2-0 series lead. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 13: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 13, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 11: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals avoids a check from Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Capitals: Game 2 Prediction

TAMPA, FL - MAY 11: Lars Eller #20 of the Washington Capitals scores a second period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amalie Arena on May 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Capitals defeated the Lightning 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Capitals live stream, Game 2: TV schedule, online and more

NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 10: Paul Stastny #25, Nikolaj Ehlers #27, Tyler Myers #57, and Patrik Laine #29 celebrate a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on May 10, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Golden Knights vs. Jets: Game 1 prediction

TAMPA, FL - MAY 11: Washington Capitals defender John Carlson (74) and teammates celebrate a power play goal by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during the first period of the first game of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 11, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 1: Erik Haula #56 of the Vegas Golden Knights and Blake Wheeler #26 of the Winnipeg Jets keep an eye on the play during second period action at the Bell MTS Place on February 1, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Knights defeated the Jets 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

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WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 7: Mark Scheifele #55 of the Winnipeg Jets looks on as he gets set during a third period face-off against the Nashville Predators in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 7, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 12: A Tampa Bay Lightning fan dressed as an astronaut cheers with fans prior to Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Montreal Canadiens during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 12, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 11: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts to scoring a goal during the first period of the first game of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 11, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

3 takeaways from the Capitals skating through the Lightning in Game 1

TAMPA, FL - MAY 11: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gives up a goal against the Washington Capitals during Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

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WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 3: Winnipeg Jets fans pack the streets during the Whiteout Street Party prior to NHL action between the Jets and the Nashville Predators in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell MTS Place on May 3, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 05: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against Dominik Simon #12 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on May 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

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WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 1: Erik Haula #56 of the Vegas Golden Knights and Blake Wheeler #26 of the Winnipeg Jets keep an eye on the play during second period action at the Bell MTS Place on February 1, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Knights defeated the Jets 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

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NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 29: Country artist and wife of Mike Fisher #12 of the Nashville Predators Carrie Underwood sings the National Anthem prior to Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round against the Winnipeg Jets during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) in the first period on February 20, 2018, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals, 4-2. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Capitals: Game 1 prediction

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: Lars Eller #20 of the Washington Capitals and Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle for the puck in the third period at Capital One Arena on February 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Capitals live stream, Game 1: TV schedule, online and more

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NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 10: Mark Scheifele #55 celebrates his goal with Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets against Ryan Johansen #92 of the Nashville Predators in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on May 10, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

Nashville Predators vs. Winnipeg Jets Game 7: Highlights from Jets’ win

NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 10: Paul Stastny #25, Nikolaj Ehlers #27, Tyler Myers #57, and Patrik Laine #29 celebrate a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on May 10, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

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