The Capitals seemed lifeless during their first two periods of play against the Sabres. And then the third period happened.
After dominating for much of the period, the Caps went to the man advantage after Evander Kane slashed Lars Eller. Power play stalwart Jay Beagle Marcus Johansson would score on a beautiful deflection goal six seconds later.
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The goal forced overtime.
The tally gave Johansson ten goals in 24 games. Johansson’s career high is 20 goals during the 2014-15 season.