26.3
That would be the percentage of goals scored by the Capitals this season that were recorded in last night's game. That's right, the Capitals scored for than 1 quarter of this season's goals in one game. It was a significant game for a number of other reasons, including a few players notching their first goals of the campaign. David Steckel scored his first of the season, which also happened to be his first NHL goal! Chris Clark, back on a line with Alex Ovechkin (who notched the clinching empty netter with 4 seconds left) scored twice last night, recording his first two goals of the year. Brooks Laich also got his second of the year.
26.3% makes it seem like the Caps put up huge numbers last night, but they only scored 5 goals, their first game with more than 3 goals offensively this year. The remarkable thing is that the Caps have only scored 19 goals (2nd fewest in the Eastern Conference) without ever being shutout this year. Also incredibly, they are 4-4-0 despite scoring few goals.
The return of Alex Semin (who didn't record a point) definitely alleviated the pressure from Ovechkin, but the return of Clark to the top line was really what sparked the "O." The Power Play still remains woeful with another 0fer night (they had an extended 4-minute PP they were unable to cash in on). The fact is, having Ovechkin out there with Nylander on the PP would allow for the Caps to have better balance on their top line and finally put Ovie with a player who could distribute to him.
Still, the Caps looked good last night, snapped the streak, and came away with a huge win.
26.3% makes it seem like the Caps put up huge numbers last night, but they only scored 5 goals, their first game with more than 3 goals offensively this year. The remarkable thing is that the Caps have only scored 19 goals (2nd fewest in the Eastern Conference) without ever being shutout this year. Also incredibly, they are 4-4-0 despite scoring few goals.
The return of Alex Semin (who didn't record a point) definitely alleviated the pressure from Ovechkin, but the return of Clark to the top line was really what sparked the "O." The Power Play still remains woeful with another 0fer night (they had an extended 4-minute PP they were unable to cash in on). The fact is, having Ovechkin out there with Nylander on the PP would allow for the Caps to have better balance on their top line and finally put Ovie with a player who could distribute to him.
Still, the Caps looked good last night, snapped the streak, and came away with a huge win.
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