At this point in the season, the Washington Capitals just have to stay alive. They don't have to play beautiful hockey or turn in dominant performances; they just need to keep themselves afloat to have a good chance of reaching the playoffs.
Though Boston won, 3-2, in a shootout on a goal by defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk in the fifth round, the point Washington secured by taking the game beyond regulation was significant in the playoff race.
Thanks to some assistance on the out-of-town scoreboard, the Capitals (36-27-10, 82 points) moved into third place in the Metropolitan Division, jumping over the Philadelphia Flyers (36-29-10, 82 points), who lost to the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-1.
In a tight game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night at Capital One Arena, the Capitals took another step toward their goal of making the postseason.
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