Caps/Jackets Highlights:
My Thoughts:
*The Caps played decent last night but the Jason Chimera penalty in overtime cost the Caps in my opinion. Chimera has been around long enough to know better. Barry Trotz may take him out Saturday after that.
*Evgeny Kuznetsov had an assist on the Eric Fehr powerplay goal. For Kuzzy it's a three game point streak. He also hit the post in the 3rd period on a nice shot, just didn't beat the post.
*Troy Brouwer had another strong game, he scored on a deflection for his second goal in as many games. The second line seems to be building chemistry.
*Jay Beagle blocked a shot in overtime while trying to kill off the penalty, however Beags would barely get off the ice so we will have to monitor his status for Saturday.
*Braden Holtby played well in my opinion, all the goals were tough. Maybe the second one he should have had but he has been making those saves on a consistent basis. He still only gave up two goals in 60 minutes which should lead to wins more times than not.
*The Caps had a 4 minute powerplay in the second period that they were unable to score on. Another reason for the loss 1-6 on the PP. The Caps had chances but Bobrovsky was on his game. On some of the powerplays there was not enough net presence. Both goals the Caps scored were on deflects which was the only way you were going to beat Bob last night.
*Matt Niskanen has been standing out to me lately, I think he is playing well and is comfortable with his new teammates now.
*Nate Schmidt got banged up a little bit but ended up being fine. Schmidt has been in my opinion the most consistent defensemen all season and has earned his spot on the blue line.
Whats Next: Sat. Dec 13 vs. Tampa Bay 7 p.m on CSN
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