In a week filled with shifting emotions, going 2-2 was just enough to keep the Capitals atop the East division.
The Caps completed their home and home with the New York Rangers on Tuesday and got off to a sizzling start. T.J. Oshie found the back of the net early to give Washington an early 1-0 advantage on the power play. Minutes later, a scramble at the net ended in Nic Dowd knocking in the loose puck to double the lead. The Caps held an 8-0 shots on goal advantage and seemed like they were going to run away with the game.