Aliaksei Protas took McMichael’s place on the second line with Tom Wilson and center Pierre-Luc Dubois, while Anthony Beauvillier moved from the fourth line to the first in place of Protas. Taylor Raddysh, a healthy scratch in Game 4, replaced Beauvillier on the fourth line.

The Hurricanes have taken control of their series against the Capitals, but they are expecting Washington to come back strong.

The Capitals are staring down elimination in Game 5. Here's what would help them start to dig out from the 3-1 hole.