In a game between the Coyotes and Capitals, Chaffee received a 5-minute major for boarding but it was downgraded to 2 minutes. Wilson got penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Coyotes dominated, leading 4-1 after two periods and ultimately won 5-2, hurting the Capitals' playoff chances.
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"The most disappointing game this year." "Terrible." "Good teams don't let that happen." The Capitals didn't hold back and ripped their effort following a 5-2 loss to the Coyotes in a critical game. More live from the locker room: https://t.co/yKu2JavgWm
Coyotes defeat Capitals 5-2, dealing a big blow to their playoff hopes.
Ovechkin is up to 8 shots on goal after Vejmelkia just stopped that one and covered up with 2:21 left. Coyotes take their timeout.
Wilson called for slashing Hayton's stick out his hand with 8:10 left. Ends Caps PP 29 seconds in. 4-on-4 now.
Coyotes have outscored the Capitals 10-1 in their two games this season (with one period left). Coyotes power play is 4-for-9 in the two games.
After two periods, the Coyotes lead the Capitals 4-1. Shots on goal are 22-17 Arizona (12-10 Coyotes in 2nd)
After 40, Caps trail Coyotes 4-1. Goals from Zucker, Kesselring and Guenther and Milano. ARI leads 22-16 in SOG.
Wilson gets 2 mins for unsportsmanlike conduct and 10-minute misconduct with 2:20 left in 2nd. Coyotes PP (1-for-4 so far)
Guenther trips Wilson, who was about to take off on a shorthanded rush, to end the Coyotes PP at 14:58. It will be 4-on-4 for 1:35 and then 25 seconds of PP time for Caps (if nothing changes before then)
Carlson gets two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct at 14:33. Coyotes PP (1-for-3 so far)
They review it and it's a minor for boarding on Chaffee, so the #Bolts go to the PK for two minutes with 10:30 left in the third. https://t.co/e1fkOsxLpJ
Chaffee has been called for a 5-minute major for boarding after he pushed Savard into the boards, a dangerous hit, after review itβs downgraded to 2-minutes at 9:30