The Washington Capitals find themselves on the brink of elimination in the playoffs after dropping Game 4 to the Carolina Hurricanes. As they prepare for Game 5 at home, they are contemplating a significant lineup change by moving Connor McMichael from the left wing to center. Typically a second-line player, McMichael has experience in this position from earlier in his career and is reportedly comfortable with the switch. He stated, "Anytime you're losing games, especially in the playoffs, you kind of expect a few changes," indicating his readiness to adapt for the critical match ahead. The Capitals hope this adjustment will help them stay alive in the series.