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It was a clash of the titans in DC tonight as two of the top three teams in the league went head to head – and the Capitals, still missing Nicklas Backstrom, Anthony Mantha, TJ Oshie, Lars Eller, Conor Sheary, and Justin Schultz, still pulled out the win.
Plus: Kuznetsov has been great all season but tonight might have been his best game. He was a dynamo at all strengths and all zone. It’s truly remarkable the bounce back season he has having. The Capitals might not even be in a playoff position without him. It’s great to have him back
Minus: But like Kuznetsov had his best game, Trevor van Reimdsyk had his worst game. He was making mistakes he usually doesn’t, his reads were a bit off. Two goals against were mostly his fault, and it’s rare any goal is his fault. But for how great he has been all season, he’s allowed to have a down game every once in awhile. It’s impossible to be perfect for 82 games.
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Next up for the Capitals: They go up against the first ranked team in the league in the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday at 1PM.