The Washington Capitals saw an opportunity to take the Metropolitan Division lead in a matchup with the New Jersey Devils and boy did they show up ready. The 5-2 victory involved standout performances from some defensemen on both sides of the puck.
The Caps out-shot the Devils 35 to 27 and out-attempted them 56 to 50.
By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
The Capitals played a dominant game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday night. With three defenseman scoring goals, including two amazing tic-tac-toe plays, the Capitals at times looked like Harlem Globetrotters.
In the third period, Matt Niskanen gave the Capitals a friendly 4-1 lead, but the Capitals had six skaters on the ice when the goal was scored. Oops!
By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago
The Washington Capitals entered action one point behind their opponent on Saturday night, the New Jersey Devils in the Metropolitan Division standings.
After the team’s 5-2 win over the Devils, the Capitals took sole possession of first place in the division. The Capitals have now won eight straight at home and ten of eleven overall.
By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
We had on our hands a battle atop the Metro Division with the victor taking sole ownership of that renowned peak. Within that battle was another matchup between two Vezina capable goaltenders, a return of a beloved Swedish soldier, and the last game of a tumultuous, but still fun, 2017.
Tom Wilson got things started with a goal in tight, then Christian Djoos continued the Caps hot start with another tally, but John Moore would cool things off with one of his own.
John Carlson slapped home a bomb on the power play to extend the lead to two once more. Matt Niskanen added another. Zajac would edge the Devils closer before a Backstrom empty netter.
Caps beat Devils 5-2!
By Chris Cerullo 5 years ago
The Caps defensemen have come to play tonight. With Matt Niskanen’s third period tally, three defensemen have lit the lamp against the Devils.
By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago
During Marcus Johansson‘s first game in DC after being traded in the offseason, the Capitals played a tribute video during an early TV timeout. The video, honoring Johansson’s seven seasons and 102 goals in Washington, brought Capital One Arena to their feet with a standing ovation.
By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago
We’ve got one more date before we put a bow on Twenty Semin-teen. Tonight the Caps (49 standings points) host the Devils (50 standings points) with the top of the Metro Division on the line. It’s Marcus Johansson’s first game back at what used to be called Verizon Center since he was salary-dumped this summer.
The action starts at 7 PM back on NBCSWA. The esteemed Chris Cerullo will be your guide for the proceedings.
By Peter Hassett 5 years ago
Andre Burakovsky is having a slow start to the season. After losing a month and a half to a broken thumb, he’s struggled to find consistency since he returned on December 8. Burakovsky scored two goals and had three points against Dallas on December 19, but has tallied only an assist in his nine other December games.
On Saturday morning, The Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan reported that Burakovsky will be a healthy scratch for tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils.
By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago
