Trotz confirms Capitals' lineup changes for Game 5

The Washington Capitals are shaking up their forward group a bit ahead of Saturday night's Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Barry Trotz announced to reporters, including NBC Sports Washington's Tarik El-Bashir.

Winger Andre Burakovsky will sit in favor of Alex Chiasson, who will provide Trotz with a bit more size and physicality on the wing of the fourth line along with Jay Beagle and Devante Smith-Pelly. Nicklas Backstrom will resume his natural spot on the Capitals' second line between T.J. Oshie and Chandler Stephenson.

Burakovsky's been a non-factor, registering zero points in six playoff games. Chiasson hasn't exactly been lighting it up, but he's been used by Trotz much more frequently, tallying one goal and one assist across 15 games.

With the series tied 2-2, Game 5 is set for 7:15 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.

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