PITTSBURGH-- The Washington Capitals had what seemed like the perfect situation heading into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Pittsburgh Penguins:
Pittsburgh's top defenseman, Kris Letang, was suspended, and defenseman Olli Maatta was out with an injury.
Capitals face 'most important game of our lives'
Overtime Game 4 loss to depleted Penguins has Washington on brink