The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-4 in their first regulation win of the season. Hunter Shepard earned his first NHL win in his first NHL start, making 18 saves. Dylan Strome scored two goals, including a power-play goal, bringing his total to four goals in six games. Other goal scorers for the Capitals were Anthony Mantha, Sonny Milano, Connor McMichael, and Alex Ovechkin. Sandin left the game with an injury. The Capitals will face the Minnesota Wild next.
After one period, the Capitals lead the Wild 2-1. Shots on goal are 14-8 Minnesota. Teams gather for a scrum after horn that ended period before separating and heading to their respective locker rooms.
After 20, the Capitals lead the Wild 2-1 on goals from Strome and Wilson (WSH) and Rossi (MIN). Minnesota holds a 15-8 advantage in shots on goal.
Nice pass through the crease by Ovechkin to Strome at right post for the slam dunk PPG with 2:46 left in first. Capitals lead 2-1. Strome has five goals in past four games.
Dylan Strome scores PP goal on cross crease pass from Ovechkin, #Caps 2, #MNWild 1 at 17:34.
Alex Ovechkin with the setup to Dylan Strome for the tap-in. 2-1 Capitals
2-1 Caps...Strome from Ovi right through the crease for a backdoor slam....
PPG. Strome's fifth of the season. 2-1
The Capitals are looking to build off a strong game in New Jersey and keep the good times rolling against the Wild. Lines, players to watch, injury updates and more as Mantha moves up and Sandin remains questionable: https://t.co/ZyALu6NyW2
#Caps Overcome Devils, 6-4 — Shepard wins NHL debut on a wild night in New Jersey: https://t.co/eccjllF2vz
Capitals defeat the Devils 6-4 for their first regulation win of the season. Hunter Shepard gets his first NHL win in his first NHL start (18 saves)
#Caps win a wild one in New Jersey 6-4. Strome x2, Mantha, Milano, McMichael and Ovechkin with the goals. Shepard, with 18 saves, earns a W in his first NHL start. Sandin left w/ an injury. Next up: vs. MIN on Friday.
Kuznetsov sets up Strome for a PPG off the rush to tie the score at 4-4 just 18 seconds into the third period. Strome has 4 goals in past 3 games, two tonight.
And Strome has tied it on the PP. That's four goals in six games. Crazy game. #Caps
Strome ties it on a PPG.