Caps/Rangers Game 3:
My Thoughts:
*The Caps needed a goal from the bottom six and with Jay Beagle's goal they got one. It was a little lucky has he threw it off Keith Yandle's skate but in the playoffs you take whatever you can get. Jay Beagle overall played a great game so it was nice to see him get one.
*Braden Holtby was dominant, he was calm during the sequences where the Rangers were putting heavy pressure on him. When he plays like that the Caps are hard to beat.
*Officiating was better till Rick Nash hit Brooks Orpik from behind. That play is a penalty in every single game this season expect for this one apparently. However, when Tom Wilson hit a Ranger literally 10 seconds later they called the penalty on Wilson. It's just getting laughable now. However, I can't complain about number of calls because atleast they were even, but that was a dangerous hit Orpik took. Thankfully he was fine and played the rest of the way.
*Alex Ovechkin continues to play outstanding hockey. Not only did he get chances but he blocked a shot in the third and is overall defensive game was strong. It has been fun to watch how he has grown as a player this year.
*Matt Niskanen had himself a solid game last night as well. It seemed like the Rangers forwards could not get by him and then when they shot the puck Niskanen blocked it.
*The Caps had about 28 shot blocks last night which goes to show you the commitment this team has to winning this spring.
*Overall it was a fun game even though it was a nail bitter at the end. It was a very entertaining game for a game that was 1-0, but that's why hockey is great. Even in a low scoring game a lot is going on. It is a huge win for the Caps as they have an opportunity to put the Rangers in a hole if they can win on Wednesday.
What's Next: Game 4 Wednesday May 6th vs. New York Rangers 7:30 p.m on NBCSN
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