In the Capitals' recent matchup against the Lightning, they faced a challenging game that culminated in a 3-1 loss. Despite missing an early scoring opportunity due to a high stick infraction, Alex Ovechkin managed to score, inching closer to a personal milestone with just 11 goals needed. The Capitals' defense did a commendable job in limiting Tampa's high-scoring offense to just nine shots on goal after the first period, but a crucial missed call led to them falling behind. Andrei Vasilevskiy's strong performance with 21 saves played a key role in securing Tampa's win.
The Caps did a decent job of keeping Tampa's big guns in check, allowing them only nine shots on goal after Mitchell Chafee's opening tally.
The Caps almost took an early lead when a shot from Jakob Chychrun beat Vasilevskiy, but a missed high stick call led to a successful challenge.
Despite a struggling offense, Ovechkin's goal is a positive, with only 11 needed to reach another milestone.
Andrei Vasilevskiy's performance was crucial, saving 21 shots and helping to solidify Tampa's defense against a more resilient Capitals offense.
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