If you wanted to pick a big swing moment in the Caps dominating win over the Rangers, then the Dylan McIlrath beat down of Matt Rempe to set the tone of the game might be it…but there’s not really a way to break down punching of faces, so let’s take a look at Alex Ovechkin’s second goal, instead.
It was important for a couple reasons. First it’s a freaking Ovechkin goal, and every one of those we get this season is exciting due to the fact he’s getting closer to THE record. Second, the goal was scored less than a minute after the Rangers tied up the game and momentarily taken the air out of the rink.