Plus: The Sabres had been outplaying the Capitals to start the second period, so Connor McMichael’s response goal to put Washington on the board came at the perfect time. Coach Carbery had just mixed up the lines together and put McMichael with Pacioretty and Oshie, and they quickly did some damage.
Minus: The Capitals really needed two points tonight, and they couldn’t even get one.
Key Moment: The Capitals were down 2-1 going into the third period, so ideally they’d come out strong and get the momentum going to mount the comeback effort.