nhl Game Recap
Capitals Down New York 6-3 - Match Report
Conor Sheary scored twice to lead the Capitals over New York 6-3 on Thursday at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a +121 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Washington got goals from Conor Sheary(2), Tom Wilson, John Carlson, Garnet Hathaway, and Zdeno Chara in the victory. Sheary opened the scoring at 9:07 of the second period.
Vitek Vanecek turned in a 27-save effort for the Capitals.
New York got goals from Oliver Wahlstrom, Anders Lee, and Casey Cizikas in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
New York got a 17-stop effort from Semyon Varlamov in the loss.
Washington scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while New York went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Washington lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 30-23.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bruins. The Islanders will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.