My Thoughts:
*It was a tight defensive game for most of the night, both teams had chances but were unable to score for the first two periods of the game.
*In the third period the Caps were able to break through as Alex Ovechkin scored his 44th goal go the season on the power play. This came after a great cross ice pass by Evgeny Kuznetsov, Justin Williams for the secondary assist.
*The Flyers tied the game when Brayden Schenn deflected a puck past Braden Holtby on a power play for the Flyers.
*No one would score in overtime even though the Caps had a power play, and didn't score. It was a blown chance for the Caps that lead to the Flyers being able to get the two points.
*Braden Holtby was very good last night, he ended the night with 33 saves on 34 shots. If these two met in the playoffs and he played like that the whole series I feel good about their chances.
*Overall the game was more about near misses for the Caps then the Flyers beating them. The Caps hit 2 posts during the course of the game that could have put the game away right away. Also, Sean Couturier was going to got called for goalie interference in overtime as well. However, he was bailed out by a roughing penalty on Holtby. Looking back at the replay it was a bit of a cheap call on Holtby, he may have wrapped his arm around him but it wasn't anything vicious.
*At the end of the day the Caps didn't really need this game. I am happy they played with intensity through the night. They gave a great effort which I think will benefit them when the playoffs start. Can't win games in shootouts during the playoffs, and the overtimes are not 3 on 3 so the Flyers 10 overtime wins this season would be tougher if it were 5 on 5. Overall no big deal for the Caps, just time to move on.
What's Next: Fri. Apr. 1st at. Colorado 9:00 p.m on CSN
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