In a game that began looking like a disaster for the Washington Capitals, an incredible second period would transform torment to titillation. The Washington Capitals would deliver a statement game against the New York Rangers with a 7-3 victory and tie the NHL points lead at 50 while asserting total dominance atop the Metropolitan Division.
Justin Williams received a gift from Taylor Chorney in front of the New York net and made the chip-in 1-0 goal. The lead wouldn’t last. JT Miller stutter-stepped past Niskanen and Latta to score just a minute later – bring the score even at one apiece.