"The Capitals created six high-danger chances in the first period and didn't give up a single one to the Ottawa Senators. In the final two periods, they created just one and gave up nine to the Senators. I don't think I have to explain much more than that. Fatigue was likely a big factor, but the Caps have also been doing this late in games when they have had rest. So, I don't know... they really need to start playing better with leads."
"MoneyPuck did not love Logan Thompson's game, having him down for 0.61 more goals allowed than expected. He made 28 saves on 32 shots faced. The Capitals were hurting badly with Dylan Strome on the ice at five-on-five, posting negative differentials in shot attempts (-5), shots on goal (-4), goals (-3), scoring chances (-10), and high-danger chances (-6). They didn't score with him over the boards, nor did they record a high-danger chance of their own."
"Justin Sourdif followed up a multi-point game with another multi-point game, recording two assists in the loss. He also absolutely flattened Thomas Chabot and got into his first career NHL fight against Drake Batherson. Tom Wilson stayed red hot, recording two points (1g, 1a) to give him eight points (5g, 3a) in his last three games. He now has 42 points (22g, 20a) in 40 games this season, putting him on pace to finish the year with 45 goals and 85 points."
The Washington Capitals started strong, creating six high-danger chances in the first period while preventing any from Ottawa. The Capitals then produced just one high-danger chance across the final two periods and allowed nine to the Senators, surrendering the lead and losing 4-3. Justin Sourdif recorded two assists, a big hit on Thomas Chabot, and his first career fight. Tom Wilson had two points, raising his season totals to 42 points in 40 games. Goalie Logan Thompson allowed four goals on 32 shots and was below expected goals allowed. Dylan Strome had severely negative five-on-five metrics. Limited minutes for Hendrix Lapierre and Brandon Duhaime drew concern in the back-to-back with travel.
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