In an exciting game, the Washington Capitals rallied with three goals in the third period to secure a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Connor McMichael scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third, putting the Capitals ahead 5-4. Alex Ovechkin added an empty net goal to seal the victory for Washington.
The game had a rollercoaster of momentum swings, with Washington scoring three times in the first period, the Devils responding with four goals in the second, and the Capitals coming back with three more goals in the third. It was a historic game for Washington, becoming the first team in NHL history to shut out their opponent by three or more goals in the first period, get blanked by four or more goals in the second, and shut out their opponent by three or more goals again in the third.
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery praised his team’s power play for setting the tone in the third period. Despite a rough second period, goalkeeper Hunter Shepard made 18 saves in his NHL debut and contributed to the Capitals’ victory.
Devils coach Lindy Ruff expressed his disappointment with his team’s defensive lapses and acknowledged that they deserved the outcome. Tyler Toffoli scored twice for the Devils, and Jack Hughes contributed three assists.
The Capitals’ win comes after a slow start to the season, where they managed only seven goals in their first five games. They will look to build on this victory when they host the Minnesota Wild next. The Devils, on the other hand, will face the Buffalo Sabres in their next game.
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