My Thoughts:
*Justin Williams got the scoring started with his 6th goal of the season just 1:12 into the game, that's a fast start that the Caps have not had a lot in the early season.
*After the Jets scored twice to take the lead the Caps would get even on the power play when Alex Ovechkin took a pass from John Carlson and scored career goal number 486. For OV he is now 14 away from his milestone of 500.
*Nick Backstrom scored to make it 3-2 Caps in the second period after a nice passing play from Orlov to Schmidt who centered it to Backstrom for a tip in.
*Former Cap Mathieu Perreault tied the game for the Jets on a power play of their own, but about three minutes later a great effort by Evgeny Kuznetsov to find the red hot Dmitry Orlov who shot a bullet into the net with a Justin Williams screen to give the Caps the lead. For Orlov that's a goal in his last three games and a two point night for him.
*Evgeny Kuznetsov capped off a three point night with a goal at the 13:44 mark of the third after Marcus Johansson sent him on a semi-breakaway. For Kuznetsov it was a goal and two assist night.
*Nick Backstrom ended the night with a goal and assist. While John Carlson and Marcus Johansson each had two assist games.
*At the beginning of the season Nate Schmidt and Dmitry Orlov had their troubles, but not they are both playing better and better with each game. This will be huge late in the season as both of those guys continue to develop.
*Overall it was a nice win to make it three in a row, and the crowd at Verizon was loud and full of energy. I want to take the time to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there around the world. Today will be a time to spend with Family and Friends, hope everyone enjoys it.
What's Next: Friday Nov. 27th vs. Tampa Bay 5:00 pm on CSN
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