The Caps played Columbus in a game that started at 12:30, which may not be your morning, but it’s mine. The action on the ice resembled nap time more than a hockey game.
First came a deflected wrister that trickled through Bob’s five hole from noted Corsi-gamer Nicklas Backstrom. That was all we had after one frame. Nick Foligno wrapped a shot off of John Carlson’s skate past Braden Holtby on the power play to tie the game at 1-1. Alex Ovechkin made it 2-1 on a power play one-timer after a fantastic feed from Backstrom and that’s how the 2nd period ended. Brandon Dubinsky scored 14 seconds into the 3rd to make it 2-2. Alex Wennberg scored with under a minute to give Columbus a 3-2 win.
Blue Jackets beat Caps 3-2. I can go back to sleep now.
- The Caps have scored first in 15 of their 18 games this season. Striking early and often.
- IT’S IAN’S BIRTHDAY. Go tweet him assorted music videos to celebrate the occasion.
- Alex Ovechkin’s one-timer in the second period was the Capitals first 5 on 4 goal since a game in late October at Vancouver.
- Nick Backstrom has 4 goals in his last 4 games and 8 points in that same stretch. He’s the best.
Backstrom isn't attempting more, but more of his attempts have been on target. pic.twitter.com/Tspuhuz7A2
— Peter Hassett (@peterhassett) November 20, 2016
- Alex Ovechkin’s second period tally put him alone in 32nd on the NHL’S all-time goal list. He passed Frank Mahovlich with his 534th.
Here's a very uncomfortable closeup shot of Jay Beagle pregame pic.twitter.com/MGEkdjBDQR
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 20, 2016
- Just listen to the fans boys. It’s easy.
- When the Capitals and Blue Jackets get together, it tends to be somewhat of a snooze fest. It definitely was through two periods.
- Remember that time Brandon Dubinsky fought Alex Ovechkin?
- Nick Foligno embellished the high stick that led to Columbus’ winning tally. I’m dropping him in fantasy.
#JoeBSuitOfTheNight (er afternoon) #CapsJackets Black suit coat with grey stripes along with a light violet dress shirt and violet/black tie pic.twitter.com/7HgdOGMFGK
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 20, 2016
Joe B suit of the afternoon
That was boring and sucky. The next one is on Wednesday against the Blues.
Photo by Patrick McDermott
