"The Capitals weren't "bad" in the first period, but they certainly weren't good either. They managed just five shots on goal against one of the worst defensive teams in the league and played the back half of the period at what felt like a leisurely pace. You can do that when you're up four goals in a game. You should not do that when the game is scoreless."
"That second period might be the worst the Capitals have looked since Spencer Carbery took over. I understand there are really important guys out injured right now, but what is the excuse for the level of urgency this team has shown lately? They had nine total shots on goal after 40 minutes. In the second, the Sharks finished up 25-7 in shot attempts, 12-4 in shots, 12-3 in scoring chances, and 5-1 in high-danger chances."
"It is wild how awful the Sharks would be without Macklin Celebrini. In my opinion, if they somehow make the playoffs, he should totally win the Hart Trophy as league MVP. Without him, they're picking first overall again this summer. Vincent Iorio made a few really strong defensive plays early on in tonight's game. Happy to see him still getting a chance with the Sharks. Hopefully, he can find a long-term home there."
The Capitals lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks after Dylan Strome opened scoring on a power play and the Sharks replied with three goals from Zack Ostapchuk, Collin Graf, and Pavol Regenda in a three-minute span. Ryan Leonard scored to pull Washington within one but the comeback fell short. The Capitals registered only five shots in the first period and nine after 40 minutes, with a particularly poor second period where the Sharks dominated shot attempts, scoring chances, and high-danger chances. Macklin Celebrini's impact remains critical for San Jose, and Vincent Iorio made notable defensive plays.
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