Another exciting game for the Caps as they beat the Islanders in overtime. This was one of those games where the Caps couldn’t score and you were just waiting for the Islanders to win it at the end. However, a very weak call in OT allowed the Caps to go on the PP and win it thanks to a great pass from Semin to Ovie. Of course, the Caps may not have even been in that situation were it not for two bad penalties putting the Caps in a 5-3 PK. They gave up one goal, but not a second which was fortunate.
The Caps outshot the Islanders 38-28 and won the faceoff circle war as well, 33-25. The Caps carried the play once again. Clark was back in the lineup with Steckel and Fehr being healthy scratches. Clark and Flash have been quiet lately. I don’t see either doing much. In Flash’s case, he had a couple good shots, but has not scored a point. Clark has done nothing as far as I can tell. He needs to be in there scrapping. I thought Brooks Laich played very well and has been lately. He has not scored a goal though, but he is streaky. He has gone two games in a row now with an assist. Keep hustling Brooksie!
The Caps are off to Ottawa for a game tomorrow night. The could head into the All-Star game with 65 points with a win. Is anyone scared the Caps may win the division too soon?????
Thoughts?
