WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 10: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots and scores his 500th career NHL goal in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Verizon Center on January 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
The Washington Capitals will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and here is what you need to know.
The Lightning could reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs after winning 3-2 in Game 5 on Saturday to lead the series 3-2. Ryan Callahan and Cedric Paquette both scored in Game 5.
Monday’s game will begin at 8pm EST and will air on NBC Sports Network. It can also be streamed on NBC Sports Live.
Should the Capitals win and tie the series 3-3, Game 7 would be held Wednesday in Tampa Bay.
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