ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, Verizon Center workers handed out red glow sticks to the more than 18,000 fans that packed the arena.
With the lights out before they introduced the two teams, the Verizon Center looked like a red light district.
Then the Capitals proceeded to play as if they prepared for this series by spending a week at the House of the Rising Sun, going on to lose 3-2 to Pittsburgh in Game 1 of this best-of-seven series. Game 2 is Saturday night, back at the red light district.