The Washington Capitals got a taste of their own medicine as the New York Rangers struck very late in regulation to earn the full two points. The Caps winning streak ends at seven games after they fell to the Rangers 3-1.
The Caps outshot the Rangers 29 to 25 and out-attempted them at five-on-five 52 to 29.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
The New York Rangers ended the Capitals’ seven-game winning streak on Saturday night after a late goal by budding superstar Mika Zibanejad.
The goal came with 1:32 remaining in the game off a Brenden Dillon turnover in the Capitals defensive zone. The play garnered vitriol from some Caps fans on social media.
The Washington Capitals had a back-to-back rematch with the New York Rangers to win if they wanted to extend their winning streak to eight games. Could they get to that nice, even number?
Pavel Buchnevich tapped home a pass from Adam Fox on a set faceoff play to open the scoring. No scoring in the second. John Carlson from in tight slotted home a backhand past Keith Kinkaid to tie things up. Mika Zibanejad continued his torture of the Caps, giving the Rangers a very late 2-1 lead. Howden empty netter.
Rangers beat Caps 3-1.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
Evgeny Kuznetsov became the 13th player to play in 500 games with the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
The Capitals aired a tribute video during the game to honor Kuzy for all of his contributions throughout his tenure with the team.
By Eliza Kravitz 3 years ago
Russian machine never breaks, but sometimes Alex Ovechkin needs some maintence.
During the second period of the Capitals-Rangers game, the Caps captain left the ice and went to the locker room.
The reason why is unknown.
Tom Wilson is beloved by his teammates and his return to the lineup was a big deal. The Capitals posted a ridiculous video in the morning to celebrate his return while TJ Oshie posted a photoshopped Free Willy movie poster to his Twitter.
Wilson’s strong reception continued pregame as his Capitals teammates sang to him in the tunnel before hitting the ice before warmups.
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette just did this pregame media availability and revealed some lineup decisions for the Caps’ rematch against the New York Rangers, Saturday. The Capitals won 2-1 Friday after two late goals by Alex Ovechkin.
According to Laviolette, Ilya Samsonov will start in net while TJ Oshie will play center. With Tom Wilson back, the Capitals will play 12 forwards and six defensemen for the first time in four games.
The Washington Capitals come into Saturday night’s action with a chance to sweep a back-to-back against the New York Rangers and extend their winning streak to eight games. Oh, and Tom Wilson’s suspension is over.
They will drop the puck at 7 PM again and I will meet you back on the site for your recap.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
