After dropping Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals are now on the brink of elimination. Washington will be coming back home for Game 5, looking to stave off elimination. Washington is reportedly considering moving left wing Connor McMichael to center.

Connor McMichael was caught by surprise on the Washington Capitals' off day on Tuesday, as coach Spencer Carbery let him know that he'd be slotting in at center going into a do-or-die Game 5 for D.C.

The Caps find themselves down 2-1 in their second-round playoff series against the Hurricanes, but insist they know what they need to do in Monday’s Game 4.

Goaltender Frederik Andersen has given Canes a comfort level with his play in net that allowed them to be aggressive and take 3-1 series lead.

The Washington Capitals are far from being in all-out crisis, but hopes for their season definitely don’t look good. After a staggering 4-0 loss in Raleigh on Saturday it’s become apparent that whatever strategy this team brought into the series simply isn’t working.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dylan Strome smashed his stick. Spencer Carbery furrowed his brow. For part of Monday night, the Washington Capitals stunk. For other parts, they tried desperately to remain with the Carolina Hurricanes — and just about did.