The Capitals tied up their first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins largely thanks to an outstanding effort by rookie goaltender Braden Holtby. Meanwhile, the Nationals struggled against the Houston Astros.

We’ve all heard the news — the negotiations between MLB and the District over the new stadium aren’t going particularly well. The City Council is increasingly annoyed with a stadium that is fast exceeding expected costs, while MLB continues being its own worst enemy by refusing to consider even the most basic financial concessions to the city. In a private meeting with the council yesterday, MLB chief negotiator Jerry Reinsdorf both surprised and angered the…