"Remember that time Chris Drury sold James Dolan a false bill of goods after Tom Wilson embarrassed the Rangers in 2021 and got the regime changed? Well Tom Wilson certainly had a day for the Capitals after being named to the Team Canada Olympic team with 2 goals and a fight after taking Noah Laba out of the game with a clean hit. Yes it was clean. No response from the Rangers though, so maybe that Tom Wilson problem hasn't been fixed after all."
"Give Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick weapons to defend themselves with in net. That's probably the only way they can deal with whatever it is the rest of the team is doing on the ice lately. Yesterday's performance is much more in line with what this team truly is, as opposed to the five spot in the third period last week."
Tom Wilson had a big game for the Capitals with two goals and a fight after delivering a clean hit that removed Noah Laba from the game, and the Rangers did not respond. Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick need more defensive support and offensive weapons to compensate for a struggling roster. The team lacks finishing ability, plays too much north-south, and fails to adjust when opponents disrupt its tactics. Adam Fox returned and provided a power-play goal and an assist, showing immediate impact. Injuries to Noah Laba and Conor Sheary will reduce speed and center depth. The second half may focus on avoiding nightly embarrassments as the trade deadline approaches.
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