"The Capitals have not been good at five-on-five overall on this trip. They've played well for stretches of games, but tend to cede momentum to their opposition for far longer stretches."
"In their 35 games before December 21, they controlled 52.6 percent of shot attempts, 52.8 percent of expected goals, 52.8 percent of scoring chances, and 53.6 percent of high-danger chances."
"In the 39 games after, they've controlled just 47.2 percent of shot attempts, 49 percent of expected goals, 47.5 percent of scoring chances, and 49.2 percent of high-danger chances."
The Washington Capitals concluded a three-game road trip with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite the win, the team has ongoing issues, particularly in five-on-five situations, controlling only 41.6 percent of shot attempts and 40.2 percent of expected goals during the trip. Their performance has significantly declined since December, dropping from being a top team to struggling analytically. The coaching staff and management need to address these changes to improve future performance.
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