The Washington Capitals faced the challenge of improving their offense against the high-flying Los Angeles Kings. The game saw Mantha scoring his fourth goal of the season, tying the game at 1-1. McMichael's goal gave the Capitals a 2-1 lead, which they held onto for a 2-1 victory. Lindgren's outstanding performance with 38 stops was crucial. The Capitals continued their success in the next game against the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in the first period to secure a 4-2 lead. Wilson ended a 12-game drought with two goals, and Mantha and Dowd also scored. The Capitals' offensive improvement was evident, marking a significant change from their previous performances.
That Capitals had not scored more than three goals in regulation in any of Darcy Kuemper's previous 10 starts (and only got to three twice without help from an ENG) and they score four in the first period tonight in Anaheim.
Big first period for the #Caps, who got goals from Mantha, Wilson x2 and Dowd to seize a 4-2 lead in ANA. Wilson's PP goal ended a 12-game drought.
Big first period for the #Caps, who got goals from Mantha, Wilson x2 and Dowd to seize a 4-2 lead. Wilson's PP goal ended a 12 game drought.
After 20, Capitals lead Ducks 4-2 with goals from Wilson (2), Mantha and Dowd for WSH, and Luneau and Leason for ANA. Caps hold 12-10 advantage in SOG.
End of 1: Ducks 2, Capitals 4. #FlyTogether
Nic Dowd makes it 4-2 Capitals with deflection of Sandin point shot with 1:01 left in first.
First time since Nov. 18 that Capitals have scored four goals in regulation.
Capitals score a PPG! Ovechkin shot partially blocked on way to net and Wilson puts in the puck in front. 3-2 Capitals Second of the game for Wilson.
3-2 Caps. Gudas blocks the Ovi one-timer but it caroms right to Wilson in front, who sweeps it into the net. #FlyTogether
2-1 Ducks.
2-1 Ducks. Leo Carlsson with a series of dazzling moves and Brett Leason is in the spot to clean up the rebound from his shot. #FlyTogether
Anthony Mantha with the steal and finish to give Capitals 1-0 lead 1:27 in. But Capitals bad D zone turnover as Edmundson pass goes off Kuznetsov's stick and Luneau ties it for the Ducks at 1:49. It was first time Capitals scored first in six games.
Mantha strips the Ducks of the puck and takes it right to the net, where he slides in a backhand past Gibson to make it a 1-0 game just 1:27 minutes into regulation. What a goal.
Tom Wilson plays in his 700th NHL game, there are a couple of lineup tweaks and everything to know as the Capitals look to carry over a 2-1 win in L.A. to Anaheim. Your Caps-Ducks pregame report, including lines, keys to success, who to watch & more: https://t.co/O5YpaJRTIK
#Caps Clip Kings, 2-1 β Lindgren, Caps eke out road win over red hot Kings in LA: https://t.co/SCiaW4raZA
Carbery on Lindgren, who made 38 stops vs. LAK to improve to 5-1-0 in November: "Phenomenal performance to get us two points tonight." #Caps
It was all Charlie Lindgren for the Capitals in L.A., as the 29-year-old put on a show while sacrificing the body also proved vital in a huge 2-1 victory over the high-flying Kings. All the takeaways as the #ALLCAPS find a way and end a two-game slide: https://t.co/aMSJU3rjjd
Mantha and McMichael each had a goal and primary assist, and Lindgren was outstanding as the #Caps held on for 2-1 win in LA. WSH got outshot 38-15. PK went 3 for 3; no PPs. Protas had 2 secondary helpers. Up next: at ANA tomorrow (er, tonight π΄).
The Capitals somehow win that game 2-1 in Los Angeles.
Huge win. Caps come out victorious, 2-1.
The Capitals have again gone more than 10 minutes without a shot on goal. Second period in a row. But they lead 2-1.
#Caps successfully challenged Kopitar's goal for offside. Washington clinging to a 2-1 lead midway through the third period in LA.
No goal. Capitals finally get a coach's challenge that goes in their favor.
McMichael bats a puck out of midair to give the #Caps a 2-1 lead late in the second period. He also set up Mantha's goal with a nice 2-on-1 dish. McMichael, Lindgren and Mantha have been Washington's best players thru 40.
After 40, Caps lead Kings 2-1 after a go-ahead goal from McMichael. LAK lead 25-12 in SOG.
First time in two games Capitals have scored at least two goals in a game.
Capitals went 10-plus minutes without a shot on goal and then take lead anyway with McMichael batting in Mantha rebound.
Capitals take the lead off a turnover in front of Talbot, 2-1 WSH. It's the first time the Kings have trailed in a game since November 11.
WSH Goal - McMichael gets his second point of the game, as he buries out of mid-air from in tight. 2-1, late second period.
It's 1-1 after 20 minutes in LA...but the #Caps got outshot 11-5 overall and, per Sportlogiq, 7-2 from the slot. The Kings also lead in high-danger chances 4-1.
After 20, Caps and Kings tied 1-1 after goals from Kaliyev and Mantha. LAK leads 11-5 in SOG
That goal is Mantha's fourth of the season, tying him with McMichael, Wilson and Kuznetsov for third on the team behind Ovechkin (5) and Strome (8). #Caps
Mantha's fourth goal of the season in his 15th game. He reached four goals in 13 games last season, but three came in first five games.
Huge Mantha goal and itβs a 1-1 game.
Mantha finishes 2-on-1 with McMichael to tie it Capitals
Bad pinch leads to a 2v1 for Washington and Mantha converts, 1-1.
WSH Goal - Capitals equalize through Mantha, who buries off a 2-on-1 rush to tie the game at one.
The Capitals are looking to bust out and get the offense rolling while ending a two-game slide, but it'll be a big challenge against the high-flying Kings. What to know before puck drop, including possible lines, game notes, keys to the game and more: https://t.co/n4GOr6Tv75
The Capitals will have Charlie Lindgren back in net, and Hendrix Lapierre is the odd man out as the team continues to look for a spark on offense against the Kings. Game notes: https://t.co/3ibpAB0qSp