After big outdoor win, Caps back to work on west coast starting with the Ducks
3-6 Capitals (37-21-7) at Ducks (33-21-12)
TV: 10pm NBC Sports Washington
Last game for Washington: 5-2 win vs Toronto (Naval Academy)
- Nicklas Backstrom-goal, 2 assists
- John Carlson-goal, 2 assists
- Evgeny Kuznetsov-goal, 2 assists
- Braden Holtby-27 saves
Ovechkin scored to become the sixth player in NHL history with nine or more 40-goal seasons, he also sits just two goals shy now of goal number 600 for his career. Evgeny Kuznetsov has 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in his last 17 games. Braden Holtby, snapped a six-game winless skid with a 27 save performance against Toronto.
Last game for Anaheim: 6-3 win vs. Chicago
- Corey Perry-2 goals
- Jakob Silfverberg-2 goals
- Ryan Getzlaf-3 assists
- Derek Grant-2 assists
- John Gibson-37 saves
Jakob Silfverberg, scored in the first game with the Caps. Anaheim captain Ryan Getzlaf (team high 36 assists) assisted on three goals in his second straight game and has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in his last five. The Ducks have shut down 22 consecutive short-handed opportunities and 31 of 32 overall since February ninth.
Expect Braden Holtby vs John Gibson between the pipes tonight for the Capitals, and Ducks.
