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The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0. Strome, McMichael, and Malenstyn scored for the Capitals, with Lindgren making 35 saves. The Knights outshot the Capitals but couldn't find the net. The Capitals are now 7-1-1 in their last nine games.
Strome, McMichael and Malenstyn scored, and Lindgren was outstanding in making 35 stops for the #Caps, who beat the defending champ Golden Knights 3-0 in DC. Third career shutout for Lindgren. WSH has won 3 in a row and is 7-1-1 in their last 9. Next: vs CBJ on Sat.
Capitals defeat the reigning Cup champion Golden Knights 3-0 to improve to 7-1-1 in their past nine games. 35 save shutout for Charlie Lindgren.
Golden Knights outshooting Capitals 8-0 through first 8 minutes of third period.
Capitals lead 1-0 after two. Once again, can't say the Knights haven't had their chances. But Lindgren has come up with key saves and the team hasn't found a way to finish. SOG 26-22 Knights.
After 40, Caps still lead Knights 1-0. Lindgren strong. VGK lead 25-23 in SOG.
1-0 Washington after one. Knights had their chances. They controlled play early and got a lot of good looks when things opened up the second half of that period. But the Capitals converted on a 2-on-1 and still have 56 seconds of power-play time left. SOG 15-12 Knights.
After 20, Caps lead Knights 1-0 on a goal from Strome. VGK lead 15-12 in SOG.
Knights have dominated the puck so far, but Washington gets the first power play. Marchessault called for a high stick in the offensive zone. Capitals get a PP 7:09 into the first.