The Greatest Player of Our Generation Alex Ovechkin gave the Capitals a first-period lead and extended the goal-scoring gap between him and Human Silent Fart Patrick Kane, scoring his 46th of the year.
The post-goal Ovi celebration pic.twitter.com/IK8m40TEMr
— CAPITALS HILL (@CapitalsHill) April 5, 2016
Then, after the Islanders got just a hair rough with Mike Richards, Michael Latta jumped in to throw hands and negate what would have otherwise been a lovely powerplay with an Instigating minor.
Latta vs Mayfield, after Mayfield pushed Richards straight into the boards pic.twitter.com/DOxRnzwDHK
— CAPITALS HILL (@CapitalsHill) April 5, 2016
Oh, and Braden Holtby? The man of the hour has 10 saves already.
1-0 Caps after one.
Second period ahead...