
A day after erasing a two-goal deficit to beat the Panthers, the Capitals practiced at Tampa Bay Times Forum in preparation for Thursday night's game against the Lightning. (Stephen Whyno / The Washington Times)

Tampa Bay Times reporter Katie Sanders (right) looks over toward White House spokesman Jay Carney (center), who takes a seat Oct. 25, 2012, in the workout area of Fire House No. 14. in Tampa, Fla., during President Obama's unannounced visit to meet with firefighters. Obama traveled to Florida for a campaign event nearby. (Associated Press)

Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./ The Washington Times)

Florida Rep. Connie Mack addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

**FILE ** Mitt Romney accepts the nomination of the Republican Party for President of the United States at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./ The Washington Times)

Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./ The Washington Times)

Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./ The Washington Times)

Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, addresses the delegates at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./ The Washington Times)