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Capitals throw block party in path of Golden Knights

Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) and Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) battle for the puck in front of goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena in Washington on Monday, June 4, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

If the Washington Capitals are successful in capturing the Stanley Cup, they’ll do so with a lot of black-and-blue bruises underneath their red, white and blue uniforms.

Ankles. Legs. Knees. Chests. Shoulders. Virtually everyone in a Washington uniform is hurting somewhere from having blocked a shot against the Golden Knights.