This game was not this close. The Caps brought the kitchen sink for the last two periods and could easily have scored six goals but for the heroics of the Josh Harding, Minnesota backup goaltender playing, I believe, his third game of the year.
Granted, the Caps gave up their share of opportunities but that *is* Caps hockey under Boudreau. As long as they're getting more opportunities and aren't being stupid or undisciplined you take the bad with the good.
The bad news is Knuble's broken finger - 3-4 weeks.
Two goals by the defense - Green with his first on the PP, and Pothier from a Perreault setup. With Knuble's extended absence and Gordon's early exit - presumably due to ongoing back issues - Perreault should get an extended look-see. To my way of thinking - if he can consistently display the same level of effort over the next three weeks that he has so far - he deserves a spot on the team. He has elevated the level of play on every line he's played with - Chris Clark in particular.
In summary - a solid win, very few penalties, no collapses. Varly let in a softie but was otherwise solid and made some big stops.
On a side note - I had to watch this on the internet since us Howard and Anne Arundel county residents with Verizon FIOS service don't get access to CSN+ when there's a conflict with the Terps, Wizards, pro lacrosse, demolition derby or what have you. I'm not exactly sure why this is but since it seems to mostly affect the northern part of the region I'm guessing that it has something to do with that ass-wipe Peter Angelos.
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