Tom Wilson scored a huge goal in the second period pushing his career-high total to 17.
But it was what happened afterward that was truly amazing.
The typically gentlemanly Henrik Lundqvist hulked out.
Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals outshot (32-30) and out-attempted (76-57) the Pittsburgh Penguins at all strengths. They played good enough to win.
But after a chippy game that featured a multitude of big hits, a TKO in a fight, the two teams’ captains bickering, and several almost-goals, the Capitals fell 2-1 to the Penguins.
As he skated off the ice, a frustrated Alex Ovechkin broke his hockey stick over the bench, tossing what was left onto the floor.
By Ian Oland 11 months ago
All the Washington Capitals had to do was win one game at home to take a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final.
Instead, the Caps lost both games at home. Alex Ovechkin, who had 12 shots but no goals during the two home games, was not happy about it.
After defeating Pittsburgh 4-1, Braden Holtby became the second quickest goaltender in NHL history to win 200 games. Sunday, Patrick Maroon got an opportunity to experience the Holtbeast’s greatness first hand.
In a span of 39 seconds, Holtby stopped Maroon five straight times.
