Zdeno Chara’s first goal as a Capital and Conor Sheary’s two-goal night got most of the headlines last night. But it was Garnet Hathaway’s second-period tally that officially completed the Capitals’ comeback and tied the game 3-3.
After getting sprung by Carl Hagelin, Hathaway sped past three Islanders defenders and fired a wrist shot past a leaky Semyon Varlamov.
There were a lot of remarkable things that happened during the Capitals’ 6-3 comeback win over the New York Islanders on Thursday. The Capitals came back from a 3-0 deficit, scored six unanswered goals, and found a way to win despite many of their star players being out. But it was the Capitals’ fifth goal of the evening that was special and something you’ll never forget. It was so remarkable that it gave the game a season-defining feel.
Late in the second period, 43-year-old Zdeno Chara scored on a rocket from the point, giving him his first goal as a Capital. Chara turned to the bench to celebrate and was quickly engulfed by literally everyone on the team in a giant goal hug.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
The Washington Capitals in inexplicable fashion pulled off yet another victory over the New York Islanders. This time it was a thrilling six unanswered goal comeback that saw the lads in red take down another two points with a final score of 6-3.
The Islanders outshot the Caps 30 to 23 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 52 to 38.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
The Washington Capitals had three honored guests at Capital One Arena for their tilt against the New York Islanders, Thursday.
Cardboard cutouts of the National Zoo’s pandas — Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji — were placed in the stands along with fans, season ticket holders, and the stars of Cobra Kai.
The furry bears ended up seeing one of the most ridiculous hockey games in Capitals history and turned me into a believer of their magical panda powers.
Let’s recap.
Welp. Without virtually all their star players, the Washington Capitals quickly fell into a three-goal hole to Barry Trotz’s New York Islanders. But then, some magic happened.
The first period was the pits. Oliver Wahlstrom opened up scoring with his first NHL goal, then Casey Cizikas scored on a wizardly deflection on the very next shift. Before the period was up, Anders Lee got a tip-in while Tom Wilson served a very soft penalty.
But get this: the Capitals scored five unanswered goals in the second period. The first two belonged to Conor Sheary — his first and second in a Caps uniform. Garnet Hathway tied the game with a rush goal, and then John Carlson’s power-play one-timer put the Caps back into the lead, which Zdeno Chara extended with a monster shot from the blue line.
In the third, the Caps stopped pushing. They withstood a late-game power play, then Tom Wilson sunk an empty-netter to lock in a huge victory.
CAPS WIN!
By Peter Hassett 3 years ago
When the Washington Capitals walked out for the second period, they were down 3-0. When left the ice for the second intermission, they were up 5-3 after authoring an insane comeback.
Zdeno Chara scored the final goal of the period — his first as a Capital — after ripping a shot from the point and cleanly beating an overwhelmed Semyon Varlamov.
What happened next was the best moment of the Capitals’ 2020-21 season so far.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
Someone pinch me. This can’t be real.
In the first period, the Washington Capitals looked listless. Awful, terrible, and dreadful. They gave up three consecutive goals to the Islanders and looked like they would finally lose their first game in regulation this season.
Instead, our Cardiac Caps found their scoring touch at intermission and scored f i v e goals during the period they suck at the most — the second — to take the lead.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
Once again, the Capitals are hosting the New York Islanders at Cap One Area. The Caps will continue to play shorthanded, but after the miracle pulled off during the previous game, I’m not super stressed. I’m feeling comfortable enough, I’d BET on us. That’s a little stock market humor for all of you that have been paying attention.
At any rate, Lars Eller is out, so TJ Oshie will be sliding on in to second line center. Tom Wilson is a game-time decision and, of course, we are still missing the four from the COVID situation.
Puck drop is at 7 PM. Fire up your devices and stream the game with us. Peter is your resident recapper for the evening.
By Elyse Bailey 3 years ago
