Caps/Blue Jackets Highlights:
My Thoughts:
* Marcus Johansson is having the best year of his career so far. He scored two goals and is up to 8 goals, already the amount he had a year ago. I have said it more than once but his new shoot first mentality is working.
*Alex Ovechkin also scored twice and played a solid game. His first goal was on a 5 on 3, and the second on a beautiful play from Nick Backstrom to Jay Beagle who made a great pass for OV to finish.
*The Caps didn't play a perfect game though, they did let the Jackets stay in the game till Marcus Johansson put it away in the third period. Also, I think both goals Braden Holtby gave up are shots he should have had but he did make a couple big saves to win the game.
*Caps had a 5 on 3 goal, but the way they played on that sequence was very good. They put on pressure the entire time and the Columbus penalty killers just got worn out and OV finished it off.
*Andre Burakovsky played a quiet but effective game with 2 assists, he is growing as a center. For 19 years old he is contributing and playing a major role for this team.
*It is possible that Tom Wilson and Brooks Laich may return Friday, however I believe that it is more likely to see Wilson than Laich. Brooks Laich's shoulder mat need more time, I believe he needs to let it heal so he can be 100 percent when he comes back.
*I feel that the 3rd line of Chimera, Ward, and Fehr are starting to find their chemistry again. That is a good thing because they were the Caps best line last year. It will be interesting when Brooks Laich does come back where they will play him.
*Jay Beagle played a strong game last night and has done pretty well on the top line, now I do believe that Tom Wilson is the best option at this point when he is healthy. However, Jay Beagle can play big role on all the lines.
What's Next: Friday Nov. 14th vs. New Jersey 7 p.m on CSN
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