"There were a ton of penalties in this game, so I had a tough time putting together my thoughts on the five-on-five play. The numbers show the Caps didn't put together nearly enough output event-wise, registering just 20 five-on-five shot attempts in the game. They had just five in the third period, which is the frame that ultimately saw the Panthers take the lead and hold on from there. There are certainly some issues there, but again, a whole ton of special teams in this loss."
"Tom Wilson scored two goals, bringing his season total to 19. With his second goal, Wilson leapt over Alex Semin (197) for the sixth-most goals in franchise history. He had three points (2g, 1a) in the game overall, his third three-point effort this season and the 14th of his career."
"Dylan Strome looked like his old self, notching three points (1g, 2a). He recorded four shots on goal, six shot attempts, three individual scoring chances, three individual high-danger chances, and went 15-4 in the faceoff circle. The Capitals need more and more and more and more of that. Badly."
The Washington Capitals lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers after Aaron Ekblad scored a late third-period goal despite Washington holding two leads. The game featured heavy penalty activity and twelve power plays, which disrupted five-on-five play and limited the Capitals to 20 five-on-five shot attempts, including just five in the third period. Tom Wilson scored two goals and finished with three points, moving to 19 goals and into sixth on the franchise goals list. Dylan Strome posted three points, strong possession metrics, and multiple high-danger chances. Limited ice time for fourth-line players highlighted depth concerns.
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