Postgame Recap: Caps 2 Lightning 1

 Braden Hotlby once again was outstanding between the pipes as he stole last night's game to help the Caps beat the Lightning 2-1. Holtby made 35 saved on 36 shots, and face 15 shots alone in the third period. (No Full Highlights)

Other Notes:

*Barry Trotz wanted more production from the 3rd and 4th lines so he switched things up. It payed off as Jay Beagle scored his 4th goal of the season with Stan Galiev getting the assist.

*Evgeny Kuznetsov remains to be just amazing this year, as he had a sneaky move to beat Ben Bishop for his 9th goal of the season. That at the time gave the Caps a 2-0 lead going into the 2nd period. John Carlson picked up the assist on the goal.

*The third period was not a good one for the Caps as the Lightning out shot them 15-1. However, once again Braden Holtby was too much in net for the Bolts to make the comeback complete.

*The Caps would give up a power play goal but did a good job late to keep the Lightning to the outside and not get enough chances to tie the game.

*Overall the Caps played ok but again not great, Braden Holtby was the difference. Once the others play consist and Holtby continues to do what he's doing it will be even harder to beat the Caps. With the Rangers OT loss in Calgary the Caps are leading them by 2 points with three games still in hand.



What's Next: Monday Dec. 14th at. Pittsburgh 7:00 p.m on CSN