LOS ANGELES: The Washington Capitals will be aiming to shake off their reputation as postseason flops when the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs get under way this week.

The Caps have not progressed beyond the second round since they reached the Stanley Cup finals in 1998 but will begin the postseason brimming with confidence after a dominant regular season.

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