The Washington Capitals were set to begin their second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, but scheduling changes postponed the match to Tuesday. The delay occurred after the St. Louis Blues secured a decisive Game 7 against the Winnipeg Jets. The Capitals had a short recovery time compared to teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, who had only a three-day break. Players expressed confidence in using the extra rest to prepare, emphasizing the value of practice and maintaining readiness for the upcoming game.
Center Dylan Strome acknowledged the situation, stating, 'It's a little different, but I think rest is always good for us. We’ve shown throughout the year that when we have a little bit of a lighter schedule, it seems like we're pretty dialed in.'
Andrew Mangiapane emphasized the importance of practice during the wait, noting, 'It's just kind of putting in the work in practice... [Saturday] was a good work day for us.'
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