Latta vs. Robins Fight:
Ovechkin PP Goal:
My Thoughts:
*Alex Ovechkin had another strong game, scored on the Powerplay 7 seconds in. The scored a nice goal 5 on 5 when Nick Backstrom won a puck battle and found OV in the left faceoff circle, OV fired the puck past Tuukka Rask.
*Andre Burakovsky and Evgeny Kuznetsov had strong games. Burakovsky had two assist, while Kuznetsov had one, though he would of had two but Joel Ward was able to deflect the John Carlson shot late in the 3rd period.
*Brooks Orpik and the entire Caps defense corp played a very solid game, blocking shots and playing physical. Matt Niskanen and Mike Green were able to put big hits on Milan Lucic. Lucic, would loss his cool and take a late penalty after the Mike Green hit.
*Penalty Kill is very much improved so far as the Caps are 9 for 9 on the new season.
*Powerplay improved with the Ovechkin goal in the 1st took all of 7 seconds and then a beautiful no look pass by Kuznetsov to set up Mike Green for a one timer in the 2nd.
*Braden Holtby was dominate, he played aggressive and played the puck pretty well. It looks like Holtby is much for confident this year as he is being allowed to play to his strengths.
*Michael Latta made his season debut and stood up for Matt Niskanen when he was kneed by Bobby Robins. The Caps continue to try to have a "Gang Mentality" which in my opinion is about time. Toughness has been a long time problem, Barry Trotz is trying to change that.
*The Hershey Bears opened their season with a 5-4 loss to the Norfolk Admirals. Bears got goals from Kris Newbury, Philippe Cornet, Dane Byers and Steve Olesky.
Whats Next: Tues. Oct. 14, vs. San Jose Sharks 7 p.m on CSN
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