My Thoughts:
*T.J Oshie is fitting in just nicely with this team. Oshie would lead the game off with a powerplay goal and then later get an assist on the Carlson powerplay goal in the third.
*Nick Backstrom didn't have much rust last night as he was able to score a goal and add two assists. So, even though he missed the entire preseason and first three games he looks like he is already in midseason form. Great to have him back.
*First line again was great, I mentioned Oshie getting a goal and assist. Well, Evgeny Kuznetsov may have not scored a goal or an assist but it was his puck pressure that lead to Alex Oveckin scoring late to put the game away.
*The Caps defense corp continues to pitch in on the offense as John Carlson scored for the second game in a row.
*Braden Holtby was strong once again in net and looks like he is in his rhythm. Scary moment in the game when he lost his helmet and was down on the ice. Hurricane defensemen Justin Faulk did not here the whistle and shot the puck and just missed hitting Holtby. Holts would not let that change his focus and finish the game strong.
*Justin Williams has not scored yet but I feel that with each game he is getting chances and with Nick Backstrom back in the fold I think you will see him score some.
*Chandler Stephenson was back in the lineup and I thought he looked good. He is getting 4th line minutes but he is a good skater. I am eager to see him get some more games.
*The Hershey Bears fell to the Portland Pirates 3-2, the Bears fell to 1-1-0 on the season. They got goals from Dustin Gazley, and Jakub Vrana. The Bears and Pirates will play again today at 3:00 p.m in Portland.
What's Next: Tues. Oct. 20th at. Calgary 9:00 p.m on CSN
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