The Caps played their best overall game of the preseason and put the Hurricanes away pretty early in todays matinee. It started when Liam O'Brien fed Evgeny Kuznetsov on a 2 on 1 to make it 1-0 early in the game. Not too long after that Brooks Laich made a beautiful behind the back pass to Jason Chimera who streaked down the left wing and put the puck top shelf to make it 2-0 after 1.
The second period the Hurricanes cut the Caps lead in half when Jiri Tlusty put a rebound past Braden Holtby to make it 2-1. However the Caps would put the game away with goals by Troy Brouwer, Alex Ovechkin, and a shorthanded goal by Brooks Laich. With that the Caps would finish the preseason off with a 5-3-0 record going into the opener Thursday at home against Montreal.
My Thought:
*Defense corps did a very good job all game with keeping Carolina pretty quiet.
*Liam O'Brien had another strong performance and I believe he deserves a pro contract. He may not make the Caps roster for this season but I think the Caps should give him a contract, he deserves it.
*Evgeny Kuznetsov had a good game, good to see him score and play with some energy.
*I loved the line of Chimera-Laich-Ward, I believe Laich is the perfect fit for those two. They had a very good game together and should be given more time together.
*Andre Burakovsky had a strong performance and will almost positively be the second line center to start the season.
*Barry Trotz was happy that Alex Ovechkin went after Eric Stall after he charged John Carlson. Trotz wants the Caps to protect one another and the captain stepped up.
Whats Next: Opening Night vs. Montreal Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
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