The Washington Capitals took a while to find their offense on Friday evening, but once they got started they couldn’t stop.
Capping off a fun holiday game, Dmitry Orlov completed the comeback with a dazzling move in overtime.
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In three-on-three overtime, Orlov and Tom Wilson surged into the offensive zone. Orlov head-faked a pass to Wilson but pulled the trigger himself. No-looker.
Orlov on this:
"I think Vasilevskiy might have been cheating me a little on that shot and you know that is why I think he gave up a goal to me." https://t.co/lBgdzJfC0Q
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) November 30, 2019
Orlov’s OTGWG was the third of three unanswered goals, finishing off a thrilling come-from-behind victory. The boys were clearly amped up about the win, as they collided for a hopping group hug to celebrate.
𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘻𝘯 pic.twitter.com/QCaCEtPO1S
— Washington 🦃 Capitals (@Capitals) November 30, 2019
It was also the Capitals’ fifth multi-goal comeback win of the season.
The @Capitals' five multi-goal comeback wins are the most among all clubs in 2019-20. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/5TnpeszvdM
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 30, 2019
Speaking to the Capital One Arena after the game, Orlov was humble and in the spirit of the season. “Thank you for coming,” he said in his kindly Kermit-esque voice, “and I hope you like the game.”
"I hope you like the game."
yes v good game Dmitry thank u pic.twitter.com/c44bUwAMDV
— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) November 30, 2019
Dmitry Orlov to the fans after scoring in OT: "Thank you for coming and I hope you like the game."
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 30, 2019
Once in the dressing room, the player-of-the-game honors went to Orlov.
And the Player of the Game Helmet goes to… pic.twitter.com/ovFp6fxIRZ
— Washington 🦃 Capitals (@Capitals) November 30, 2019
I have no idea what he said there.
