nhl Game Recap
Capitals Down Vancouver 5-1 - Match Report
Washington got a pair of goals from Alex Ovechkin as the Capitals skated to a 5-1 victory over Vancouver on Tuesday at Rogers Arena.
Bettors who backed the Capitals were rewarded as -105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Alex Ovechkin(2), Anthony Mantha, Martin Fehervary, and John Carlson each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Ovechkin opened the scoring for Washington.
Darcy Kuemper turned in a 31-save effort for the Capitals.
Vancouver got a goal from Nils Hoglander in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Spencer Martin stopped 23 of 27 shots for the Canucks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Washington scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Vancouver went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Vancouver outshot Washington 32-28 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kraken. The Canucks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Florida.