"The first period was an absolute mess and made me want to, as the kids say, crash out. I was ready to go nuclear in this post, but then the Capitals really turned things around and dominated the final 40 minutes of regulation. The second period was particularly impressive as they created 18 five-on-five scoring chances and tied the game. You can still really see the obvious needs for this team, though, and that's probably an elite even-strength goal scorer."
"Hendrix Lapierre finally scored a goal after going 90 games without one. Definitely a feel-good moment that probably sparked the locker room. Lapierre now has two goals in two games against the Flames, and his last goal before Friday night's came on March 18, 2024, against Calgary. Logan Thompson was excellent against his hometown team, stopping 25 of the 26 shots he faced."
The Washington Capitals halted a four-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, overcoming a rough first period to dominate the final 40 minutes. The Capitals created heavy five-on-five pressure in the second period, generating 18 scoring chances and tying the game. Hendrix Lapierre ended a 90-game goal drought and now has two goals in two games versus Calgary. Logan Thompson stopped 25 of 26 shots and outperformed expectations, while Alex Ovechkin sealed the win with an empty-netter for his 918th career goal. The team still lacks an elite even-strength goal scorer.
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