LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Washington Capitals will play for a Stanley Cup championship Thursday night for the first time in franchise history.
Although Alex Ovechkin understands the magnitude of this situation, he wants his teammates focused on the Golden Knights, not the silver trophy.
A desert is a strange place to end a drought, but Ovechkin and his teammates want to seize their very first chance to quench their fans’ 43 seasons of frustration when they take the Las Vegas ice for Game 5.
Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, right, talks with Alex Ovechkin, left, during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Even with a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Caps all spoke of the importance of consistency and seizing the moment after their light workout Wednesday. Washington has scored 16 goals in four games against the reeling Golden Knights.
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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury blocks a shot tipped by right wing Ryan Reaves during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz watches his players during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, middle, chats with Travis Boyd, left, and goalie Philipp Grubauer, right, during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland, right, reacts after a drill during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin passes the puck during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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