Capitals @ Islanders: How the Game Was Won

"Logan Thompson was spectacular in net, saving 30 of 31 Islanders' shots and making several stunning saves, including this one less than a minute in that helped set the tone. Alex Ovechkin scored his very casual 909th career NHL goal with 31 seconds left in the game to put the final nail in the coffin. Tom Wilson scored twice, putting him on pace for 47 goals this season."

"The Capitals got the game's first power play opportunity when Matthew Schaefer was called for tripping Ryan Leonard just 7:25 into the game. Just 12 seconds later, Tom Wilson would find the back of the net. The Caps won the faceoff, and after a few moves the puck made its way over to Alex Ovechkin at the top of the left circle courtesy of a Leonard cross-ice pass. Ovechkin...in his office...on the power play...everyone would expect him to fire his patented shot on net, right?"

The Washington Capitals traveled to Long Island and defeated the New York Islanders 3-1. Logan Thompson made 30 saves on 31 shots and produced several stunning saves that preserved the lead. Tom Wilson scored twice, his first goal came 12 seconds into a power play and his second proved to be the game-winner, placing him on pace for 47 goals. Alex Ovechkin scored his 909th career NHL goal with 31 seconds remaining to seal the win. The opening goal followed a Matthew Schaefer tripping penalty and a deceptive Ovechkin pass that allowed Wilson to redirect the puck into the net.

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