Plus: The Washington Capitals’ offense was humming tonight, a particularly impressive feat knowing that the New Jersey Devils allowed just nine goals in their last five games. The Caps scored in the opening five minutes of all three periods, which was essential to keeping their momentum going. They also scored at least four goals in two consecutive games, a hopefully encouraging sign of things to come.
Minus: Nic Dowd was absent from the Capitals’ bench to start the second period—he left the game late in the first, and he was reportedly being evaluated in the locker room.