The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs might have to contend with more than each other when they meet Saturday night in an NHL Stadium Series contest at Navy-Marines Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
Winds were gusting over 50 mph Friday at the stadium and both teams were forced to move their practices indoors.
"I've thought about it. Maybe we'll have to flip a coin for the 'end zone' like football," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said of the potential for wind Saturday night. "It's part of it. You better not be too tired on the backcheck against the wind because you'll never get back.