John Carlson scored a pivotal goal for the Washington Capitals, giving them a 1-0 lead over the Boston Bruins with his powerful shot from the point at 12:00 into the game. The goal, described as a bomb and a laser by spectators, occurred midway through the first period. Goalie Jeremy Swayman was beaten stick side high by Carlson's shot. By the end of the first period, the Capitals maintained their lead, also leading in shots on goal with a count of 7-4.
The puck goes in off Ovi and the @Capitals have the lead after one! 🦅 https://t.co/ucqdZkArLo
Alex Ovechkin gets one in front as Capitals strike first. Frustrating first period for Flyers because they probably felt they had 1-0 lead on that wacky play.
After 20, Caps lead Flyers 1-0 on a goal from Ovechkin. Shots are 7-7.
An Ovechkin redirection gives the #ALLCAPS a 1-0 lead late in the first period.
Caps up 1-0. Ovie redirection. Red Wings tied with Canadiens after one, 1-1.
Ovechkin. 1-0
After one period, the Capitals lead the Bruins 1-9. Shots on goal are 7-4 Washington.
After 20, Capitals lead the Bruins 1-0 on a goal from John Carlson. WSH leads 7-4 in SOG.
John Carlson opens the scoring with a bomb from the point! 💣 https://t.co/NkuFaUfJuB
John Carlson can bomb the puck and he beats Jeremy Swayman stick side high with one from the high point. Capitals up 1-0 midway through the first period
1-0 Caps. Carlson with the one-timer.
Carlson scores from the point and Capitals have 1-0 lead at 12:00.
A point blast from Carlson beats Swayman, and the Caps lead this game 1-0.
John Carlson with an absolute laser from the point. 1-0 Capitals