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The Washington Capitals wrapped up their four-game road trip with a visit to Raleigh, North Carolina, for a date with the Carolina Hurricanes. Missing no fewer than six starters (Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, Carl Hagelin, Connor Brown, John Carlson, and T.J. Oshie), it was a tall order to beat a strong Carolina team on their rink. The Caps put forth a fine effort to force extra time before falling in a shootout, 3-2
Here’s Monday night’s Plus/Minus:
Plus: The compete level for the Caps. For a team missing six starters, some of the other starters playing with different linemates and defensive partners, and others stepping in after long absences from game action, it was quite an effort. But if not for the superb effort of goalie Darcy Kuemper, this would not have been a close game in the third period.
Minus: Too many penalties taken. For a team missing assets, going shorthanded five times in regulation and another in overtime was too many.
A baker’s dozen notes on the game:
It was quite an effort for the depleted Caps, earning a gritty standings point. The Caps will return home on Tuesday night to complete the back-to-back set of games against the Vegas Golden Knights. And now, a little something to top off Hockey Night on Hallowe’en…