One of the key reasons for the Washington Capitals’ surge to the top of the standings has been the play of their third line. Since being put together, the Caps’ third line has given more options for opposing teams to worry about, opening up things for the rest of the team.
It may not have turned out the way it was expected for one a part of the line, but after years of looking for an opportunity to make an impact, Brett Connolly has finally found a role and a surrounding that suits him.
Once the sixth pick overall in the 2010 draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Connolly was drafted ahead of players like Jeff Skinner, Cam Fowler, Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko.