Postgame Recap: Caps 2 Hurricanes 1

 The Caps started their 3 game road trip with a grind it out win against the Hurricanes. Thanks to a strong effort and solid defense the Caps were able to end their 2 game losing streak. Here are the highlights.



Caps/Canes Highlights:

My Thoughts: 

*The Caps defense I said the other day needed to step up. Well they did against the Canes with only giving up one goal. As well as blocking shots and overall they were just better.

*Braden Holtby got back to his game as he had a solid effort too.

*For the second time this season I mentioned Jason Chimera needed to do more and he had a great effort that lead to Jay Beagle's goal early in the first period.

*Eric Fehr had great effort play and he was rewarded with the game winning goal. Fehr is another player who has had a tough season at times.

*Former Cap Alexander Semin got his 500th career point after scored the Hurricanes only goal. It was only Semin's first goal of the season, which for someone who has as much talent as he does he is really underachieving so far this season.

*It was clear to me that the Caps had a better effort overall last night then they have had the last two games. They were harder on the puck and like I mentioned the defensive effort was better.

*The top line may not have scored but there were a couple shifts where they just dominated the puck, the key is getting that effort on a more consistent basis so that they can pile up more wins.


Whats Next: Sat. Dec. 6th at. New Jersey 7 p.m on CSN