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Dmitri Khristich, a long-time member of the Washington Capitals and a two-time All-Star in the NHL, is taking his hockey career to Scotland where he will have a head coaching job this upcoming season. The Edinburgh Capitals of the Elite Ice Hockey League in Scotland announced on Friday that Khristich will be taking over as the team’s newest coach. “When the opportunity arose to sign someone with Dmitri Khristich’s pedigree, it was an easy decision to make,� said Edinburgh general manager Scott Neil. “He will bring not only a wealth of experience playing at the top level of the game where he was one of the best players in the world during his era, but also coaching experience at International

If you’re a Washington Capitals fan you have no doubt seen this movie before. Entering Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, the team is facing elimination against its long-time arch nemesis and postseason tormenter after what was a wildly successful regular season. It is a scene that has played several times over the years, and if the Capitals are going to flip the script and erase all of those disappointing memories they are going to have to win three consecutive games starting tonight.