The Leafs got off to a not-so-auspicious start in this one, with Jake Gardiner called for cross-checking Tom Wilson within the first minute. Washington looks dangerous right out of the gate, although they don’t score on the power play, mostly thanks to Freddie Andersen.
Shortly thereafter, Justin Williams high-sticks Matt Hunwick along the boards, and the Leafs go on what was only a power play in the most technical of senses. It’s a mess, during which the Leafs manage exactly zero shots.
Nicklas Backstrom takes a shot in close off an Ovechkin pass and misses.