Photo: Nathan Denette
I’m a big fan of physics and wacky hockey plays, hence I bring you the below video. Last night, in a span of four seconds, the Washington Capitals hit the post twice on consecutive shots.
By the end of Saturday’s game against the Caps, Canadiens goaltender Carey Price hadn’t let in a goal since Tuesday, a shutout streak of 153:03. While Price was unbelievable against Washington, he proved the old adage that you have to be good to be lucky and lucky to be good.
During the second period, the Caps rang the pipe three times, including twice in a span of 16 seconds. Joel Ward hit it first just 56 seconds into the period. Then, during a power play, Evgeny Kuznetsov sent a cross-crease pass to Alex Ovechkin who clanged a one-timer off the right post. Immediately after that, John Carlson would ring a shot off the left post.
After Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his first career Winter Classic goal, his luck went to hell. First, he stopped a clearing attempt with his throat. Then, to start the second period, the Russian machine hit the post on two consecutive shots.
