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When the Capitals played the Jets earlier this season they won 5-2 but the Jets were definitely the better team. If the Caps wanted to win they needed to come ready to play so they can go into the break feeling good. They did that and more with Ovechkin taking his place alone at second all time in goals.
Plus: Outside of the obvious of Ovechkin making history, Charlie Lindgren stepped up big again with some huge saves to help the Caps win. He has to be one of the more under appreciated (not in DC, at least) players in the league currently.
Minus: You could probably point out the lack of power in the power play, or taking their foot off the gas a little too early, but the main gut punch in the game was John Carlson taking a puck to face and leaving the game with lots of blood on the ice. Prayers and good thoughts to him and his family.
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Up Next: Caps get a three day break then come back and face the New York Rangers on Tuesday at 7 in the Big Apple.