In Washington’s first visit to Canada’s capital city Drake Batherson and T.J. Oshie stole the show in a thrilling 7 to 5 Capitals victory.
Here’s Monday night’s Plus/Minus:
Plus: Connor McMichael picked up his first NHL point with an assist and then added another for good measure and memory.
Minus: Giving away a three goal lead in just 5:19 of play.
Thirteen more notes on the game:
- Batherson got the scoring started at 2:26 with a seeing eye shortside shot that cleared Ilya Samsonov’s left shoulder before tucking itself inside the right goalpost.