Cristobal Huet dominated the net only giving up one goal as the Capitals continue their filibuster to reach the postseason. The win gives the Capitals a tie for the Divisional lead with the Hurricanes and are now only 1 point behind Boston and Philly for the at large playoff spots. Matt Cooke and Brooks Laich scored in the first to set the pace. Scott Walker scored at the 2:38 mark to cut the lead to one but towards the end of the period Alexander Semin scored a power play goal to put the lead back to 2.
Ovechkin scored late in the third to put a comeback completely out of reach of the Hurricanes. Ovechkin has 110 points this season, 63 goals and 47 assists and the numbers are good enough for third all time in total points for left wings. Luc Robitaille has the record with 125 points with the L.A. Kings in the 1992-93 season.
Washington has done what it has needed to do by winning the last 9 out of 11 games.
The Caps play Tampa Bay Thursday at 7pm. The Caps beat the Lightning 4-3 last thursday
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6 comments:
Nick said... "the numbers are good enough for third all time in total points. Luc Robitaille has the record with 125 points with the L.A. Kings in the 1992-93 season."
wrong... try again
Most Points, One Season
215-Wayne Gretzky, 1985-86
212-Wayne Gretzky, 1981-82
208-Wayne Gretzky, 1984-85
205-Wayne Gretzky, 1983-84
199-Mario Lemieux, 1988-89
sorry, it was for his positition...
His record year had an amazing 163 assists and 52 goals.
Think if Ovechkin had the likes of Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Glenn Anderson, and Jari Curry on his line. Those Edmonton teams were amazing! Blows the Red Wings Dynasty out of the water!
ah... position... got it
Carolina wins again tonight to go 2 points up on the Caps for division. Boston loses, but still get a point for the OT. Looks like Philly will lose so thats the best news. THERE IS STILL A CHANCE!!
Last two games are must win!! Go CAPS!!!
JIM
(Who hates it when I have to root for the Penguins to win!)
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