"Capitals Fall to Bruins in Shootout Despite Milestone Celebration: A Look at the Numbers"
TL;DR
The Washington Capitals suffered a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins despite out-chancing them, but the loser’s point moved them into third place in the Metropolitan Division. John Carlson scored his eighth goal in his 1,000th NHL game, tying the franchise record for defenseman goals. Some ice-time decisions were questioned, and players like Nick Jensen and Vinny Iorio received praise for their performances. The Capitals are now in third place in the division for the first time since December 10.
- Bruins hand Capitals unfortunate shootout loss but the loser's point still comes clutch: numbers for the morning after Russian Machine Never Breaks
- Bruins slow red-shot Capitals in shootout The Boston Globe
- Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1000 NHL games The Associated Press
- Swayman, Bruins defeat Capitals in shootout NHL.com
- Bruins Notes: Boston’s Penalty Kill Comes Up Huge In Win Vs. Capitals NESN
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