Anthony Mantha scored two goals to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 lead against the Florida Panthers. His first goal came from a deflection off Anton Lundell, and his second goal was set up by Connor McMichael on a 2-on-1 breakaway. However, Mantha later suffered an injury after taking a puck to the face and had to leave the ice. The Capitals drew an interference penalty on Mike Reilly, leading to a power play opportunity.
Mantha takes a puck to the side of the face. He needed some help off the ice and is heading down the tunnel.
Mantha is down. Hit with a puck in front. Trainer coming out.
Another good shift by Protas-McMichael-Mantha line draws an interference penalty on Reilly (vs. McMichael) at 8:58. Caps PP (0-for-1 so far)
A Reilly turnover leads to a Capitals breakaway and a second goal for Manthaβ¦NOW itβs 3-2
Mantha with his second goal of the game⦠3-2 Caps. Mike Reilly turned it over and McMichael set Mantha up on a 2-on-1.
Mantha scores on a 2-on-1 to put the Caps up 3-2.
Mantha converts 2-on-1 with McMichael and Capitals lead 3-2 with 4:09 left in 2nd. Two goals for Mantha tonight.
What a feed from Connor McMichael. Unreal speed to start a 2-on-1, then feeds to Mantha, who makes no mistake. Wow. Caps lead 3-2, and that one will count.
Mantha. 3-2
Mantha gets a break.
Mantha attempted centering pass from right circle deflects off Lundell in slot and skips between Bobrovsky's pads. 1-0 Capitals.
That's Anthony Mantha. His pass went off the Panthers defence and bounced past Bobrovsky. Caps lead.
Caps strike first. Mantha makes it 1-0.