Postgame Recap: Caps 3 Blackhawks 2

 The losing streak is over after an impressive comeback in Chicago. After falling down 2-0 Andre Burakovsky, Marcus Johansson, and Joel Ward would give the Caps a lead headed into the 3rd. Braden Holtby would stand up strong and the Caps leave Chicago with a much needed win.



Caps/Blackhawks Highlights:

My Thoughts:

*Andre Burakovsky and Marcus Johansson played a major role in changing the course of the game. Both had a goal and assist to tie the game.

*Matt Niskanen in my opinion played his best game as a Cap so far last night with two assists. I thought he had his first goal but Joel Ward deflected the 3rd goal.

*Speaking of Joel Ward he is heating up of late and leads the Caps with 7 goals.

*Jay Beagle got some time with top line because Barry Trotz said he thought Tom Wilson had heavy legs last night. Trotz has done this a lot this year where he makes adjustments during the game.

*Mike Green was playing with Nate Schmidt last night, Schmidt has been an underrated player for the Caps this season and played very well last night.

*Braden Holtby was on his game last night, and especially in the third period when the Blackhawks were tilting the ice. Holtby stood strong and that was needed to end the long losing streak.

*I thought Brooks Orpik played a solid game last night, his physicality was another positive for the Caps.

*The Hershey Bears started their weekend with a 3-2 OT loss at Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Hershey would have a 2-0 lead with goals from Jon Landry, and Casey Wellman. However, they were outshot 34-16 and couldn't hold on to the lead.


What's Next: Tonight vs. Carolina 8 p.m. on CSN Plus