The Capitals bounced back on Thursday night with a 4-1 victory over mid-western foe the Chicago Blackhawks. With the captain back in the lineup, the Capitals took it to the Blackhawks early, going up 3-0 behind goals by John Carlson, Matt Niskanen, and T.J. Oshie's first as a Washington Capital. A late, dazzling back-and-forth slam dunk by Alex Ovechkin both built the coffin and nailed it closed. The offense was effective and the defense was inoffensive, and when you couple that with the stalwart backstopping the team got from Braden Holtby, you've got yourself a recipe for a bright, red W.
Capitals vs. Blackhawks Recap: Top Line Dirty Dances, Caps Win 4-1
