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The Narrative: Staving Time, Lineup Shake-Up and Optimism

Related Topics: Braden Holtby, TED (conference)

1. The Caps face elimination tonight and are as ready as they'll ever be:

#Caps' Braden Holtby on being down 3-1 to #Pens: "I don't think we're panicking at all in here. We're just ready for the opportunity."

— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) May 6, 2016

Alzner on facing elimination: "Guys that have been there know how to stop thinking about that. We’ve had trouble with that in the past."

— Chris Gordon (@Chris_Gordon) May 7, 2016

Trotz: "This group is not afraid of where we’re at.