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Tonight’s game was going to be a tough uphill battle for the Capitals, missing two of their top blueliners with John Carlson (COVID protocol) and Dmitry Orlov (suspension) and without the services of T.J. Oshie (injury) and Conor Sheary (COVID protocol). On top of that they would be facing an angry Boston team that got their butts handed to them just two nights ago at home. If the Caps wanted to get a win they’d need top-tier goaltending and be able to take advantage of whatever chances they could get against a strong possession team.
They managed some of that, but not all, and despite their ability to even things up a few times throughout the game and keep things close, a late power-play goal cost them the two points.
Plus: The Capitals fought hard in a game that they were supposed to lose. Can’t blame them too much. They are just too shorthanded right now.
Minus: Two stupid penalties cost the game for the Caps, both avoidable by fourth-line players and both ended up with goals in the back of the Caps net.
A few more notes on the game:
Up Next: The Capitals take on the Ottawa Senators at home on Saturday 7PM. Those are two points the Capitals can’t let up.