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

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Head coach Spencer Carbery said Wednesday that Thompson is slated to start Thursday's Game 5 at home against the Hurricanes, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.