WASHINGTON -- Not long after forward Tom Wilson became an unlikely hero for the Washington Capitals -- helping them avert early playoff disaster and win the opening game of their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 with an overtime goal on Thursday -- veteran winger Justin Williams happened on him in the hallway outside the locker room at the Verizon Center.
"It feels good, doesn't it?" Williams said.
He would know. Williams, who had two goals of his own in the game to help the Caps erase an early 2-0 deficit and get to extra time, has made a habit of scoring clutch goals in the playoffs.