A pregame trade between the Capitals and Bruins was the biggest highlight of the day as Anaheim defeated the Capitals 4 to 2.
Here’s Thursday night’s Plus/Minus:
Plus: Alex Ovechkin made his return to the Capitals lineup.
Minus: Six straight regulation defeats.
More notes on the game:
- Midway through the first period and T.J. Oshie staked Washington to a lead. In the slot on the power play Oshie deflected Erik Gustafsson’s shot around and behind Anaheim goaltender John Gibson.
- Through twenty minutes the Ducks were thoroughly outshot by their hosts 12 to 6.