Thanks to two 1st period goals, the Tampa Bay Lightning now find themselves in the driver's seat and return to Capital One Arena Monday night with a 3-2 series lead. Rob, Alan and Tarik break it all down for you and also preview Game 6 in your latest episode of Caps Extra.

ECF Game 5: Bolts take 3-2 series lead thanks to dominant 1st period

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Rob is joined by Tarik who is in Dallas for the NHL Draft. Will Phillip Grubauer be traded? Their thoughts on Barry Trotz to the Islanders a few days after the news transpired. Plus, Rob has a bit of a gripe with how the Caps 2018-2019 schedule gets started.

Draft Preview + Trotz + Schedule & Still Defending Champs

Rob, Alan, and Ryan are sort of recovered from the championship celebration(s). They get you all excited again less than 24 hours before the Championship Parade in D.C.

Eve of the Parade: Caps = Champs

Rob and Alan are joined by Ben Raby & Tarik El-Bashir to recap how the Washington Capitals are just one win away for eternal hockey glory.

SCF Game 4: Caps dominate early on their way to a 6-2 win

For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals hold a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Relive the historic Game 3 victory in your latest episode of Caps Extra.

ECF Game 5: Bolts take 3-2 series lead thanks to dominant 1st period

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