My Thoughts:
*The first line was great yesterday. Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal and three assists, T.J Oshie had a goal and two assist, while the captain Alex Ovechkin had two goals. The were moving the puck around with ease. It was fun to watch and I think the chemistry is where it needs to be.
*John Carlson had himself a game as well as he scored a power play goals and added three assists of his own.
*Braden Holtby started and finished the game as he faced 24 shots and made 22 saves.
*Jay Beagle scored a highlight reel goal in the first period with a toe drag and a wicked wrister to the top shelf. Tom Wilson would get the assist on the goal.
*The Caps have sent Chandler Stephenson to Hershey yesterday. Stephenson has played well and is improving but it appears they are not going to rush him into the NHL quite yet.
*It appears to me that Taylor Chorney might have won the 7th defensemen spot, again we will know for sure by Tuesday but we might know more by today.
*Decision time on Derek Roy is coming but the interesting thing is do the Caps have salary cap space to sign the veteran who is on a Pro Tryout. Also I have heard rumblings of Brooks Laich may be in danger.
*Overall I think what I saw in the preseason. I think it is clear that the team has the talent to compete in the Metro division. It will be a long tough road of 82 games but the fun is about to start.
What's Next: Sat. Oct. 10th vs. New Jersey Devils 7:00 p.m on CSN
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