The Washington Capitals started slowly against the Calgary Flames, and they never really picked up the pace until late in the third period. They clawed back to tie and force a 3-on-3 overtime, but lost in the extra session.
The Washington Capitals ran into a different Calgary Flames team than the one they defeated, 6-2, in Calgary last month. This version did a much better job of frustrating the Caps’ offense, clogging skating and passing lanes, and generally making the game boring. The Caps erased a two-goal lead, but failed to get the extra standings point in overtime.