"For two periods this afternoon, the Capitals actually hung with the league-leading Avalanche - largely thanks to a stand-up performance by Charlie Lindgren. That was the case really until Artturi Lehkonen's goal late in the third, when it became clear that the Caps just didn't have the firepower to match Colorado punch for punch. Plus: They won a goalie interference challenge for the first time since color TV was invented."
"Minus: Colorado is where they are in the standings for a reason. The talent gap between the two rosters was visible throughout the afternoon. Caps Player of the Game: Charlie Lindgren was the primary reason why this game remained in the balance as long as it did. Colorado controlled this game from the outset, and he was able to make timely saves to keep things within reach until the dam eventually broke."
Charlie Lindgren delivered a stand-up goaltending performance that kept the Capitals close with the league-leading Avalanche for two periods. Artturi Lehkonen's late third-period goal exposed Washington's inability to match Colorado's offensive punch. The Capitals won a goalie interference challenge, a rare and notable moment in the game. Colorado's roster talent and control of play were apparent throughout, creating a visible gap between the teams. Lindgren's timely saves prolonged competitive moments, but the Avalanche maintained pressure from the outset until Colorado finally broke the game open.
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