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Recap: Caps Down Jets 5-3 With Russian Influence

All three starting Russians scored tonight as the Washington Capitals took it to the Winnipeg Jets, scoring a 5-3 victory in Washington on Wednesday.

The Washington Capitals downed western Canada's own Winnipeg Jets in Washington 5-3 on Wednesday. Goals by all three of your three favorite Russians helped ensure the victory ahead of a defensive performance that was spotty at times. Another two points, and firewagon wins count just as much as frigid ones.

Here's Wednesday night's Plus/Minus:

  • Plus: Everybody from Russia, and everybody on the second line, allowing for overlap between the two.