The Washington Capitals dominated the Chicago Blackhawks with a 4-1 victory, led by goals from Lapierre, Sgarbossa, Wilson, and Milano. Lindgren made 29 saves. Capitals have a 10-0 goal streak over five periods. Wilson was out due to injury.
A couple old friends reunited. β€οΈ Tyler Toffoli (@tytoff16) and Alex Iafallo are teammates (and even linemates) once again! βοΈ πΊ: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ β‘οΈ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/5VpDuHEAYl
A good night for a @NHLJets debut! π©οΈ Cc: Tyler Toffoli (@tytoff16) πΊ: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ β‘οΈ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/ATqmVpMDt5
Toffoli in starting lineup his Jets debut. https://t.co/dDiBC5t11K
Oshie is back. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/ZYPk7Y48yk
The Capitals will be without Tom Wilson on Monday as they kick off a critical road trip against the Jets. Wilson is dealing with an upper-body injury. https://t.co/hmZNeJfDYO
The Capitals will be without Tom Wilson on Monday as they kick off a critical road trip against the Jets. Wilson is dealing with a lower-body injury. https://t.co/hmZNeJfDYO
Capitals announce Tom Wilson will not play tonight. Lower-body injury.
INJURY UPDATE: #Caps Tom Wilson is out for tonightβs game versus Winnipeg (upper body).
The Capitals embark on a critical road trip that could determine their season, and it starts tonight against the Jets. All the while, T.J. Oshie could return. Here's everything to know about puck drop, including lines, injury updates, stats & much more: https://t.co/eTB6LLjFEj
Tyler Toffoli will make his @NHLJets debut TONIGHT against the Capitals. βοΈ Catch the game at 7:30pm ET / 6:30pm CT on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+! https://t.co/EUSMvGaHSc
SKATE SHAVINGS β News and Notes from #Capsβ Morning Skate β with some lineup uncertainty, Caps prepare to take on Jets for first time in over 14 months, more: https://t.co/wWzXQq5Gwa
Hereβs the latest edition of The Warm-Up, our game day newsletter for @WinnipegNews to help get you ready for #NHLJets and #Caps as Alex Ovechkin makes his lone regular season visit to Winnipeg this year and the Jets welcome two players to the lineup: https://t.co/Oi3EU2q8xa
T.J. Oshie is no longer listed on the injured reserve, as the Capitals forward could be back in the mix on Monday against the Jets. Latest game notes and updates from THN: https://t.co/y6kzejZJsI
The Capitals lineup for tonight against the Jets is up in the air, as Tom Wilson and Charlie Lindgren are questionable after taking maintenance days. More from Carbery as the #ALLCAPS kick off a vital road swing: https://t.co/s10f92r22u
#NHLJets Toffoli Teapot tour makes its first appearance in Winnipeg. https://t.co/4PlIBx3vjx
Winnipeg hosts Washington tonight. Morning skate starts shortly. And Toffoli/Miller made it safe and sound. https://t.co/lmSKxtklEO
Ovi and the Washington Capitals continue their playoff chase in Winnipeg tonight to face the Jets, who return home and will debut their new faces in Tyler Toffoli and Colin Miller. Rogers Monday Night Hockey at 7:30pmCT/6:30pmET on @Sportsnet https://t.co/3r6zWC3KVa
NHL On Tap: Toffoli expected to make Jets debut against Capitals β€΅οΈ https://t.co/DPXyhhWaBH
#Caps Open Critical Trip in Winnipeg β Caps face Jets in opener of five-game trip on Monday: https://t.co/AS0AvbgLPQ
Incredible save by Andersen on a redirection try by Backlund. Great awareness and positioning.
No way! A save of the year candidate from Frederik Andersen! Maybe it was going wide, but #31 reaches out and gets this Mikael Backlund attempt. https://t.co/8Tl4MjSOPB
Andersen with a spectacular save on a non-shot. Backlund's shot off a cross-ice pass wasn't on frame, but Andersen still reached back wand got the paddle to it and knocked it out of harms way.
Andersen with a "wow" kind of save on Backlund. Reaches back with stick to get a piece of the puck.
#Caps Ride Fast Start to 4-1 Win Over Hawks β Lindgren excels again, Lapierre and Milano stay hot as Caps claim second straight win: https://t.co/JmA7a6Pl6B
Tom Wilson scored forΒ a second consecutive game, Charlie Lindgren robbed Connor Bedard among his 29 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race. https://t.co/F6MR4USVsY
Caps are 7-2-1 in past 10 after 4-1 win vs. Chicago tonight. Six of their last 10 were vs. teams not in playoff spots. They won 5 of them: only loss to Coyotes. They play 9 of next 11 games vs. teams in playoff spots, including opener of 5-game trip in Winnipeg on Monday
- Tom Wilson scored for <a href="https://t.co/IJSM3u3ZtM">a second consecutive game</a>, Charlie Lindgren robbed Connor Bedard among his 29 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago... https://t.co/FIO6TXVAJQ
Capitals score 3 in 1st, ease past Blackhawks β€΅οΈ https://t.co/j9YmkEQpCz
After a 6-0 win in their last game, the @Capitals took an early 4-0 lead tonight as they scored 10 consecutive goals for just the 13th time in franchise history. #NHLStats: https://t.co/gZOyhQc1B2 https://t.co/io4TtKEeyb
Charlie Lindgren stands tall, the Capitalsβ youth and call-ups step up again and the team keeps belief alive for a key 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. All the takeaways live from D.C.: https://t.co/Ugrmm2FUoz
Lapierre, Sgarbossa, Wilson and Milano scored for the #ALLCAPS, who beat Bedard and the Blackhawks 4-1 in DC. Lindgren made 29 stops. Carlson had 2 assists and 4 blocked shots. Protas had 2 assists. WSH is 7-2-1 in the last 10. Next up: at WPG on Monday.
Charlie Lindgren goes full extension to rob Connor Bedard of a goal #AllCaps https://t.co/sZQEjpx9Xm
Lindgren slides across and does split to make right pad save and rob Bedard off one-timer from left circle.
Charlie Lindgren flashes the glove for another impressive save.
Make that FIVE straight games with a goal for Sonny Milano! π₯ https://t.co/obwOeat1Jv
Sonny Milano extended his goal streak to five games and became the first @Capitals player not named Alex Ovechkin to achieve the feat since Tom Wilson (6 GP in 2018-19). #NHLStats: https://t.co/gZOyhQc1B2 https://t.co/kCBVyjgclj
With a 4-0 lead after 40 minutes, the #ALLCAPS have outscored their opponents 10-0 over the last five periods (at PIT and vs CHI).
After 40, Capitals lead Blackhawks 4-0 after a goal from Milano. WSH up 20-19 in SOG.
Milano has a goal in his last five games and six in his last eight. Meantime, the #ALLCAPS have a 4-0 lead on CHI late in the second period.
Protas sets up Milano to make it 4-0 with 2:36 left in 2nd. Milano has goals in five straight games.
After 20, Capitals lead Blackhawks on goals from Lapierre, Sgarbossa and Wilson. Shots tied 12-12.